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The China Business Model
Originality and Limits
1st Edition - January 13, 2017
Authors: Elisabeth Paulet, Chris Rowley
Hardback ISBN:9780081007501
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eBook ISBN:9780081007570
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The China Business Model: Originality and Limits emphasizes transformation of the Chinese Business Model over the last decades. The impact of the financial crisis on China helps the reader understand its evolution towards capitalism. Topics covered include CSR, leadership, and management in China, how do these organizations impact the performance of companies, the financing policy of Chinese firms and its evolution till the slowdown, finance and business in China, and how could the banking sector and/or the financial markets help the development of Chinese companies?
Helps the reader understand the impact of the financial crisis on China and its evolution towards capitalism
Contains coverage of CSR, leadership, and management in China
Answers the question "how can financial markets help the development of Chinese companies?"
Chapter 1. Introduction: The China Business Model in Context—Setting the Scene
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Setting the Scene
1.3 Aims and Structure
1.4 Content
1.5 Conclusion
References
Part I: Management and Culture
Chapter 2. Guanxi Culture: How it Affects the Business Model of Chinese Firms
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Background
2.3 Guanxi Bases
2.4 Guanxi Practices
2.5 Guanxi Exchange Mechanisms
2.6 Guanxi’s Main Characteristics
2.7 Guanxi and Business
2.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3. Interpreting China’s Model for Business: Roles of Corruption, Favoritism, Reliability, and Responsibility
Abstract
3.1 Some Basic, Relevant Information About China
3.2 Interpretive Framework for Evaluating the Chinese Model for Business
3.3 Assessment of Four Dimensions of Business Motives and Behavior
3.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4. Evolution of Responsible and Sustainable Corporate Identity for Chinese Firms
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Historical Perspective on the Evolution of CSR in China
4.3 Evolution of CSR Into CS in China
4.4 CSR/CS Theoretical Framework in China
4.5 International Standards for CSR/CS
4.6 CSR/CS Reporting in China
4.7 CSR/CS Activities of Chinese Firms in Various Sectors
4.8 Consumer Response to CSR in China
4.9 Perceived Benefits of CSR/CS—Company Image and Financial Performance
4.10 Conclusions
References
Part II: Financial Innovation and Application
Chapter 5. The Equity Gap Amongst Technology-Based Small Firms: Practices and Challenges for Government-Backed Venture Capital in China
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Literature Review
5.3 Evaluation of Venture Capital Funds in China
5.4 Public Venture Capital—Venture Capital Guiding Fund
5.5 Government-Backed Venture Capital—Impact
5.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6. Assessing the Impact of the New Medical Reform on China’s Pharmaceutical Supply Chain: The Case of Essential Medicines Distribution in Yuping, Luochan, and Minhang Regions
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Problem Definition
6.3 Hypothesis
6.4 Methodology
6.5 Medicines Surveyed
6.6 Review of the Literature
6.7 Empirical Data Analysis
6.8 Discussion of the Findings
6.9 Implications of Findings on Government Policy
6.10 Avenues for Future Research
References
Chapter 7. Exploring Manager-Employee-Heterophily (MEH) in US-Owned and Managed Plants in Taiwan
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Literature Review
7.3 Method
7.4 Results
7.5 Discussion
References
Part III: Finance and Investment
Chapter 8. Folk Lending and P2P: Monitoring Maturation in Chinese Financial Contracting
Abstract
8.1 Introduction: Development of Private Monitoring in Chinese Financial Contracting
8.2 Monitoring Lags in Development of Financial Intermediation in Modern China
8.3 SME Lending in the Chinese Context
8.4 Informal Finance in Wenzhou Presents Unique Monitoring Problems
8.5 Final Thoughts: Monitoring and the Soft Budget Constraint
References
Chapter 9. A New FDI Framework in the Chinese Services Industry
Abstract
9.1 Introduction: Context Change in the Chinese Market
9.2 Theoretical Underpinnings
9.3 Methodology
9.4 Discussion
9.5 Parameters for Western Service Adaptation in China
9.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 10. China versus India: Emerging Giants in the World Economy
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Demographics
10.3 Which Country Will Benefit From Its Large Employable Population?
10.4 What About Advanced Economies and Rest of the World?
10.5 Economic Growth
10.6 India and China: Current Positioning and Future Prospects
10.7 The Diminishing Growth Rate of Advanced Nations
10.8 Investment Climate in India and China
10.9 Banking System in India and China
10.10 Financial Stability Indicators for India and China
10.11 Global Positioning
10.12 Nonperforming Loans (NPLs)
10.13 Global Competitiveness
10.14 Doing Business and Environment Challenges
10.15 Environmental Performance
10.16 Conclusion
References
Chapter 11. Conclusion: Implications and What Can We Learn?
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Overview of Content Conclusions
11.3 General Strengths and Weaknesses of the China Model
11.4 Implications and Lessons
11.5 Could Chinese Business Practices be an Obstacle for Future Opportunities?
11.6 Conclusion
References
Index
No. of pages: 290
Language: English
Published: January 13, 2017
Imprint: Chandos Publishing
Hardback ISBN: 9780081007501
eBook ISBN: 9780081007570
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Elisabeth Paulet
Elisabeth Paulet is Professor of Finance at ICN Business School in Nancy, France. She completed her PhD at the European University Institute of Florence and has held the Jean Monnet Chair in European Banking. Her main interests are in banking structures and financial policy of firms on historical and contemporary level. She has published several articles and books in this field.
Affiliations and expertise
ICN Business School, Nancy, France
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Chris Rowley
He is Editor of the leading journal Asia Pacific Business Review, Series Editor of the Working in Asia and Asian Studies book series. He has given a range of talks and lectures to universities and companies internationally with research and consultancy experience with unions, business and government. Professor Rowley has published widely in the area of HRM and Asian business, with over 500 articles, books and chapters and practitioner pieces.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Human Resource Management, Cass Business School, City University, London, UK and Adjunct Professor, Department of International Business and Asian Studies, Griffith University, Australia