Globalization of Chinese Enterprises

by I. Alon (Editor), John R. McIntyre (Editor)

Overview

The 21st century has been dubbed the Chinese century. This text brings together interdisciplinary Chinese scholars to assess the impact of Chinese business on global business and environments, disseminate knowledge on the emergence of globalizing Chinese firms, and to address issues relating to corporate sustainable development and outsourcing

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780230515628
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	12/14/2007
Edition description:	2007
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.03(d)

About the Author

John R. McIntyre, Ph. D. is the founding Director of the Georgia Institute of Technology CIBER , Professor of Management (Strategy Area) in the College of Management with a courtesy appointment in International Relations in the Georgia Tech’s Sam Nunn School of International Affairs. He received his graduate education at Northeastern University, completing his Ph.D. at the University of Georgia. Prior to joining Georgia Tech in September 1981, he was Research Associate for International Management at the Dean Rusk Center of the University of Georgia Law School. He has published in journals such as Technology and Society, Public Administration Quarterly, International Management Review, Defence Analysis, Studies in Comparative and International Development, The Journal of European Marketing, Politique Internationale, International Executive, International Trade Journal, among others.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION PART ONE: RESOURCES AND OUTWARD FDI Resources, Capability, and Outbound FDI from Chinese Companies; P. Deng Knowledge Acquisition and Learning Strategies in Globalization of China's Enterprises; F. Tang, X. Gao, and Q. Li Performance Strategies for the Globalizing Chinese Business Enterprise: Resource and Capabilities-Based Insights from a Three-Level Strategic Fit Model; I. Alon, T. T. Herbert, and J. M. Munoz PART TWO: INSTITUTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS Growth of Made-in-China Multinationals: An Institutional and Historical Perspective; X. Yang and C. Stoltenberg Competing on Scale or Scope? Lessons from Chinese Firm's Internationalization; M. Peng, L. Sun, and W. Tan Aligning Strategies with Institutional Influences for Internationalization: Evidences from a Chinese SOE; L. Teck Hui and Q. Kia Fatt PART THREE: CASE STUDIES The Chinese Automobile Industry is Driving West; M.Fetscherin& M.Sardy Huawei Technologies: The US Challenge; M.Simmons Tsingtao Beer in the United States; S.Baohong, Q.Yongzhong& Z.Hao Internationalization of Wuliangye Distillery: China's Leading Manufacturer and Seller of Spirits and Wine; J. Gilbert PART FOUR: REGIONAL IMPLICATIONS Vietnam, Flying Geese, and the Globalization of China; T. Lairson Paths to Globalization: The Korean Chaebol and Chinese State-Owned Enterprises; J. Johnson Domestic Inter-Firm Networks and the Internationalization: A Cross-Industry Study of Taiwanese SMEs; T. C. Lawton and K. Linz The Globalization of Northeast China's MNCs: A Study of the Electronics Industry; J. Kurihara CONCLUSION

Editorial Reviews

'Coinciding with the first major outflow of Chinese capital since reforms began, Globalization of Chinese Enterprises is a timely contribution to our understanding of the strategies of these emerging multinationals. Some companies, such as Huawei, already earn more than half of their revenues abroad, and others are close behind. Chinese capital is clearly joining the international market and shaping business environments around the world. This volume represents the frontiers of research on this important topic.' - Dr. Penelope B. Prime, Director, China Research Center, Mercer University, USA

'Globalization of Chinese Enterprises is a timely book that has both theoretical and empirical value. This book helps researchers to get a better picture of the 'rich' China, in terms both of capital and people. Also, I recommend this book to those who are interested in learning how Chinese firms leverage their resources to overcome the disadvantages such as lack of international experiences, brand names, and qualified managers, to mention just a few. The book builds on the scant existing literature of Chinese outward FDI and expands our understanding of the internationalization of Chinese firms. Not only international business scholars, but also China scholars and managers will benefit from reading the book.' - Verner Worm, The Copenhagen Journal of Asian Studies

'It provides valuable information about the globalisation of Chinese enterprises and is a worthy addition to your reading list.' - David Lamond, Chinese Management Studies

'This book is one of the first academic contributions analysing the factors pushing Chinese firms to internationalise their activities... The Chinese contributions are welcome for their ability to conceptualise internationalisation in terms of contemporary Chinese managerial thinking, often through the use of picturesque formulas ('dancing with wolves')...Through these diverse contributions, the book provides a better grasp of the dynamics unfolding at a critical phase of China's economic growth.' - Xavier Richet, French Centre for Research on Contemporary China

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