Management in China during the Age of Reform (Cambridge Studies in Management) [Paperback]

John Child (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521574668 | ISBN-13: 978-0521574662 | Publication Date: November 13, 1996

China has already become the world's third largest economic power, and it currently presents enormous business opportunities. Yet there is still a dearth of information in the West about how Chinese firms are run. Professor Child covers the development of Chinese management during the period of economic reform in a number of areas including enterprise leadership, decision making, the management of marketing and purchasing transactions, the work roles of senior managers, personnel practices and reward systems. The experience of foreign firms entering joint ventures with Chinese enterprise is also reviewed in detail.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This is a very timely and well-written book that offers a wealth of insights on the Chinese management system....[it] accomplishes its purpose very well." Journal of Organizational Change

"The breadth of topics on Chinese management is impressive, and the book is 'must' reading for anyone in the China field who has a research interest in management studies and organizational studies." Anita Chan, The China Journal

"This book provides an interesting snapshot of state enterprise and joint venture management in the 1980's." Maris G. Martinsons, Journal of Asian Business

Book Description

China has already become the world's third largest economic power, and it currently presents enormous business opportunities. Yet there is still a dearth of information in the West about how Chinese firms are run.In this book, Professor Child addresses this lack, examining management in China in all its different aspects. He covers the development of Chinese management during the period of economic reform in a number of areas including enterprise leadership, decision making, the management of marketing and purchasing transactions, the work roles of senior managers, personnel practices and reward systems. The experience of foreign firms entering joint ventures with Chinese enterprise is also reviewed in detail. The book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date survey of the subject, written on the basis of field work and direct contacts which the author has with Chinese enterprises.

Product Details

• Paperback: 354 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (November 13, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521574668
• ISBN-13: 978-0521574662
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,985,558 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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