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    HOW TO MANAGE A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS IN CHINA

    by Johan Björkstén (Founder of the Chinese PR Agency Eastwei Relations) & Anders Hägglund (Former President of Sandvik China)

    About Johan Björkstén
     

    About Anders Hägglund
     

    This unique book discusses how to manage an organization in China. It is based on the invaluable practical experience of entrepreneur Johan Björkstén, who successfully built a local consulting business with over 100 employees, and Anders Hägglund, a seasoned manager who set up high-growth and highly profitable operations in China for a major industrial multinational. The book provides widely applicable advice based on experiences from different industries, including but not limited to those of the authors.

    Most books about business in China belong to one of two categories: autobiographical “success stories” or academic treatises. Managing in China goes beyond these genres to provide highly relevant, practical advice and checklists, as well as concrete and illustrative examples from the authors' own experience. Managing in China succinctly explains how historical, cultural and social factors influence today's Chinese business environment, and how managers should take this into account in day-to-day operations.

    The book focuses on managing in a rapid-growth environment, but also provides advice on how to ensure sustainable operations and profitability in mature industries or a temporary downturn.

     
    Contents:
    • Managing a Business in China
    • Understanding China
    • The Wild East
    • Similarities and Differences Between Business in China and Other Markets
    • Key Concepts of Chinese Business Culture
    • The Language Challenge
    • Qualities of the Expatriate Manager
    • Company Setup
    • Successful Recruiting of Local Employees
    • Creating and Developing the Corporate Culture
    • Business Focus
    • Distribution and Sales
    • Successful Execution
    • Communicating with the Home Organization
    • Marketing to China
    • Managing in a Downturn.
     
    Readership: Academics, students, general readers interested in China studies, China's economy, business and management and entrepreneurship.
     
    “At last, a China management handbook written by practicing business people with on-the-ground leadership experience. Even seasoned China hands should be able to find a few novel ideas.”
    Daniela Riccardi
    President
    Procter & Gamble Greater China
     
    “China poses unique challenges; even more so in times of market upheaval. This book is based on solid experience and best practices. I think it will be a great help for anyone responsible for a business operation in the country.”
    Michael Treschow
    Chairman of the Board, Unilever N V and PLC
    Chairman of the Board, Ericsson AB
     
    “Successful people management is the only way to achieve sustainable business performance. This book captures the key priorities for China in a compact and straightforward way.”
    Ian Duffy
    President
    IKEA Asia-Pacific
     
    200pp (approx.)    Pub. date: Scheduled Spring 2010  
    ISBN:   978-981-4287-82-1
    981-4287-82-2
       US$27.95 / £21

     


     

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