This edited collection represents a selection of the papers presented at the 13th annual Euro-Asia research Conference held in June 2007 at the National University of Hokkaido, Sapporo, Japan. The book provides an analysis of the impact of globalization on corporate structures and cultures in Asia. Within this broad theme different perspectives are examined, with the objective of contributing the enhancement of knowledge on this subject in a fast-changing environment.

Dans le contexte de la mondialisation de l''A(c)conomie, de nombreuses entreprises ont recherchA(c) dans l''internationalisation de leurs opA(c)rations une faAon de renforcer leur position compA(c)titive. Toutes les formes d''internationalisation impliquent un processus de changement organisationnel, tant A la maison mA]re que dans les filiales. Il faut gA(c)rer des paradoxes inhA(c)rents au processus de changement. Pour promouvoir ce processus de changement, un facteur d''importance est l''envoi dans les filiales A l''A(c)tranger de personnes qui peuvent assurer la liaison entre les filiales...

This study assesses the current state of economic integration in Asia - in particular in East and South East Asia- and analyzes the prerequisites for a sustainable path of economic integration, using the background of the EU experience as a benchmark.

The book contains selected papers presented at two international Euro-Asia research conferences held in Nantes and Poitiers, France, in 1994 and 1995. These papers are among the most recent empirical works concerned with the analysis of economic transformation and business strategy in the Asia-Pacific region. Various themes are addressed ranging from an assessment of the environment to more specific issues, e.g. business and marketing strategies of firms operating in this region. Countries given particular attention include: China, Japan, South Korea, India, Taiwan and Vietnam. The book...