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OverviewThe purpose of this study is to investigate the market entry process of the Western firms into China from the business network perspective, especially its China-specific features under the influence of the common business practice, guanxi, in the market there. Guanxi is a phenomenon deeply rooted in the Chinese culture. It is the Chinese way of cultivating a relationship. Unlike business relationships created by the Western firms in the western markets, which are the result of the interaction of the firms over time, guanxi functions more like prerequisite of business transactions. Compared with relationships in business network theory, guanxi lays more emphasis on the individual level, the social dimension of the relationships between business entities. The different way of relationship building of the Chinese is therefore supposed to influence the market entry process of the Western firms into China. The process is expected to be more time consuming, involving more non-business actors and non-business activities than the entry process of Western firms into Western countries. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tao YangPublisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Imprint: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.177kg ISBN: 9783843350464ISBN 10: 3843350469 Pages: 112 Publication Date: 01 September 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |