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Explaining Guanxi : The Chinese Business Network by Ying Lun So and Anthony Walker (2006, Perfect)
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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherRoutledge
ISBN-100415384184
ISBN-139780415384186
eBay Product ID (ePID)46912658
Product Key Features
Number of Pages184 Pages
Publication NameExplaining Guanxi : the Chinese Business Network
LanguageEnglish
SubjectBusiness Communication / General, Business Ethics, Organizational Behavior, Sociology / General, Commerce, General, International / General, Interpersonal Relations
Publication Year2006
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSocial Science, Psychology, Business & Economics
AuthorYing Lun So, Anthony Walker
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight9.6 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2005-015107
Dewey Edition22
Reviews'Having spent the last twenty-six years running a major construction company with operations in Greater China I found this book to be valuable, readable and relevant. Any serious business professional or academic with interests in China will benefit from the insights of the authors.' - Martin Hadaway, former CEO of Gammon Construction, China, Hong Kong & Taiwan
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal658/.044
Table Of Content1. Introduction 2. What is Guanxi? 3. Explaining Guanxi 4. Analysing Guanxi 5. The Influence of Chinese Culture 6. The Influence of Law in Imperial China 7. The Rationality of Traditional Legal and Cultural Systems 8. The Future of Guanxi
SynopsisGuanxi, a system of Chinese business relationships, is often described, but is rarely fully understood. Though it seems intangible, there is no doubt that it has contributed significantly to the success of Chinese entrepreneurs and the places where they work. Translated loosely as 'personal ties', this simple explanation belies a complex and nuanced system. Guanxi has often been criticised as nepotism - unfair, inefficient, even corrupt, and generally detrimental to business and economic growth... but if it is that bad, how does it survive? This insightful book unravels the origins of Guanxi and provides a much-needed explanation of the phenomena. It investigates: why it was initiated and developed what function it serves how it is maintained why it is such a dominant phenomenon in Chinese business life Combining economics, law and culture, this clear and concise book looks to the future of Guanxi based on its history. Drawing on cultural, organizational and economic studies, it takes a multi-disciplinary approach, integrating these various topics into a coherent explanation of Guanxi ensuring that this illuminating book will be equally useful to students of Asian business as to practitioners working within this market., Guanxi can be roughly translated as personal ties, but the simplicity of this definition belies the complex nuances invoked by the word and the profound influences it has on Chinese business life. Although it is a widely recognized concept in both business and academia, there is relatively little published which aims to provide a thorough explanation (rather than simply a description) of its economic and social origins and thereby its real meaning in business life today. China will be the world's leading economic force for many years and will soon be its largest economy. The demand for knowledge of how the Chinese operate from businessmen and academics working in the field is huge and will continue to grow. Guanxi is an enormous force underpinning the way in which the Chinese conduct themselves and do business. The more others understand guanxi, the greater advantage they will have in dealing with China. The book will therefore be a valuable addition to our growing Asian Business list meeting both student and professional needs., This insightful book provides a much-needed explanation of Guanxi - a system of Chinese business relationships often described but rarely understood - integrating various disciplines into a coherent and concise explanation.
LC Classification NumberHD69.S8S66 2006
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