Inside Chinese Business: A Guide for Managers Worldwide

By Ming-Jer Chen

Book Overview

"A guide for anyone who wants to engage the Chinese in cooperative endeavor." -- "Foreign Affairs." Ming-Jer Chen takes readers "Inside Chinese Business" to reveal the social and cultural values that underpin Chinese business practices and influence day-to-day corporate decisions. Drawing from his intimate knowledge of Chinese culture and history and from his extensive managerial work and international experience, Chen provides an unrivaled insider's perspective on how to work, compete, and cooperate successfully with Chinese companies around the globe. Ming-Jer Chen is the Bigelow Research Professor of Business Administration at the Darden School of the University of Virginia. He is also Senior Fellow at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Visiting Professor of Management at the Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine, England. Dr. Chen was formerly Founder/Director of the Wharton School's Global Chinese Business Initiative.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1591393272
• ISBN13: 9781591393276
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A Great Intro to China Business

I see that several readers have panned this one... it may very well be some old info, as pointed out by some apparently "old China hands"... but don't rush to judgement... there are many of us who are just getting started there. I picked up the book in the Hong Kong airport on my way into China for the first time, on business. It was a treasure on that trip. First of all, it is not too heavy. Much more importantly, readers can get a great overview of what they might be facing. Mir-Ching Jen grew up and studied in China, including classic Confucius and other studies. This may make him almost unique in the ranks of "about China" books. some of his insight is very helpful... the book reads well the 2nd and third time. If you are looking for a first pass intro, get this book. Then, as we all have and will, continue to get and read more. There is no one (or two) books that will cover it all for any of us. This is a great start.

Great look at Chinese cultural and business values!

This books takes a difficult topic and brilliantly describes in detail the cultural and social values that shape Chinese business. Written by a native of Taiwan, Inside Chinese Business is packed with historical data, tips for future dealings with Chinese business leaders, and lists of further reading on this topic. A must read for global business executives who are looking to enter into the Chinese marketplace!