Explaining Guanxi : The Chinese Business Network PDF
by Ying Lun So, Anthony (University of Hong Kong) Walker
Description
Guanxi, 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 developedwhat function it serveshow 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.
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- Pages:184 pages, 2 Tables, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:13/09/2013
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- ISBN:9781134223206
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:PDF
- Pages:184 pages, 2 Tables, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:13/09/2013
- Category:
- ISBN:9781134223206
