Doing Business in China, livre ebook

Although this book has a specific focus on Australian firms doing business in China, the important and unique contribution this book makes will help you and anyone in an organization that is considering doing business in China. China maintains a high growth economy and is currently the second largest in the world. This book, which includes results from research interviews conducted with business executives from 40 organizations, will assist in preparing to do business in China. This book takes you through the various elements associated with doing business in China, including the opportunities that are available and the obstacles that organizations can face, supported by data from real businesses internationalizing to China. It examines key areas including the foreign direct investment and trade framework, Chinese culture, political and legal frameworks, intellectual property regulations, motivations for internationalization, market entry strategy, and human resource management issues.
Acknowledgments .........................................................................................xi
Foreword ...................................................................................................xiii
List of Abbreviations .................................................................................... xv
Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................1
Chapter 2 Exploring the Trade and Investment Environment
in China ............................................................................... 15
Chapter 3 Understanding the Cultural Gap Between Australia
and China ............................................................................ 37
Chapter 4 Using the Political Structure in China: Can We Ever
Make Sense of It? .................................................................. 61
Chapter 5 Th e Legal System: How Can You Use It
to Your Benefi t? .................................................................... 81
Chapter 6 Intellectual Property in China—Are the Issues All
Th ey Are Cracked Up to Be? ................................................ 97
Chapter 7 Motivations, Planning, and Strategies for China ................ 115
Chapter 8 Entry Mode and Location Choices in China ..................... 135
Chapter 9 Human Resource Management in China: Can You
Find Skilled Staff and Retain Th em? .................................. 157
Chapter 10 Conclusions ........................................................................ 175
Notes ....................................................................................................... 191
References................................................................................................. 207
Index ....................................................................................................... 223