This is a critical analysis of the reasons underlying the emergence of the Asia Pacific as an economic superpower and the need for judicious evaluation of the likely shape and character of the region's future development. The aim of this collection is to illuminate key areas of debate concerning the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan - here collectively referred to as Greater China - in the belief that the destiny of the Pacific Rim as a whole will be decisively influenced by eonomic and political developments in this particular region.
This is a critical analysis of the reasons underlying the emergence of the Asia Pacific as an economic superpower and the need for judicious evaluatio...
This edited volume deals with Management in South-East Asia. It widely agreed that this is a region of growing importance economically in today's globalized world. This area contains a diverse range of dynamic economies, ranging from the 'highly developed' through to the 'newly emerging', each competing in a different manner and with different characteristics. This book specifically focuses on current and future developments in areas such as Business Culture, Enterprises and Human Resources. It covers a range of topics, industries, size of firms and countries (Malaysia, Singapore,...
This edited volume deals with Management in South-East Asia. It widely agreed that this is a region of growing importance economically in today's g...
South Korea has been recognised as a pivotal economic force within its region. This book explores the key areas of management, exploring the opportunities and challenges that managers face. Incorporating expert contributions, this book provides a complete overview of the current state of management in South Korea.
South Korea has been recognised as a pivotal economic force within its region. This book explores the key areas of management, exploring the opport...
Trade and capital are important in the Asia region. Trade in the APEC region has been increasing, but the large rise in China's exports has also been disturbing as it exhibits export substitution. The first two papers conclude that every economy has gained in trade, though some are more successful than others. And that rise in export has a lot to do with a rise in foreign direct investments. Macroeconomic stability is the pre-condition to growth. Empirical studies show that the lack of stability has encouraged capital to flee an economy. Similarly, a market-oriented, price-driven and...
Trade and capital are important in the Asia region. Trade in the APEC region has been increasing, but the large rise in China's exports has also be...
China is one of the fastest developing emerging economies in the world today. The country has a huge influence on a global level, both politically and economically. Despite this, very few books cover both the full range of management functions, and the key issues facing managers in this unique business environment.
The Changing Face of Management in China explores the key challenges facing businesses and managers in China, across management functions, as well as across a range of sectors and organization types. Written by prominent scholars with direct experience in this...
China is one of the fastest developing emerging economies in the world today. The country has a huge influence on a global level, both politically ...
China is one of the fastest developing emerging economies in the world today. The country has a huge influence on a global level, both politically and economically. Despite this, very few books cover both the full range of management functions, and the key issues facing managers in this unique business environment.
The Changing Face of Management in China explores the key challenges facing businesses and managers in China, across management functions, as well as across a range of sectors and organization types. Written by prominent scholars with direct experience in this...
China is one of the fastest developing emerging economies in the world today. The country has a huge influence on a global level, both politically ...
This book examines the directions in which various structures and processes of management and business are moving in South East Asia, covering Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. It aims to update previous works in the field covering management and business in these countries. It goes on to deal with a wide variety of themes and issues, functional and practice areas, sectors and organisational types. Many key sectors are also covered, such as finance, retailing, telecoms, etc. The types or organisations covered range from multinational companies to state-owned enterprises. The...
This book examines the directions in which various structures and processes of management and business are moving in South East Asia, covering Indones...
The Middle Kingdom has come a long way since the economic reforms were introduced after 1978. This book asks what the next steps are likely to be and will assess the current directions in which Chinese managers are developing, as its economy slows down in the face of global uncertainty. It also covers topics such as banking, HRM, SMEs, and trust.
The Middle Kingdom has come a long way since the economic reforms were introduced after 1978. This book asks what the next steps are likely to be and ...
What does an integrated primary curriculum look like? How can cross-curricular work help children to learn more effectively?
With practical ideas on how to join-up the primary curriculum, Cross-Curricular approaches to the primary curriculum uses history and geography to explore different contexts and strategies for making links between subjects, so that learning is more integrated and relevant to learners. It also demonstrates how these subjects can serve as the basis upon which values can be developed in the curriculum. There are powerful case studies, including examples of...
What does an integrated primary curriculum look like? How can cross-curricular work help children to learn more effectively?
Business Networks in East Asian Capitalisms: Enduring Trends, Emerging Patterns builds on the foundational studies conducted in the 1990s by gathering contemporary empirical and theoretical chapters which explore these themes in a comparative perspective.
The book includes contributions from authors working on the relationship between personal and business networks in countries including China, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand.
Authors emphasize enduring trends in social and business networks and/or track new...
Business Networks in East Asian Capitalisms: Enduring Trends, Emerging Patterns builds on the foundational studies conducted in the 1990s by...
