Key Features:This is an extended version of From Adam Smith to Michael Porter and covers the progress of competitiveness theories dealing with their original concepts and debates on themThe authors' latest theories, such as the dual double diamond, the strategic methodology, MASI (Measure,...

"Interpersonal relationship (guanxi) is one of the major dynamics of Chinese society. Guanxi has been a pervasive part of the Chinese business world for the last few centuries. It binds literally millions of Chinese firms into a social and business web. In China's new, fast-paced business...

Guanxi or interpersonal relationships is one of the major dynamics of Chinese society. A pervasive part of the Chinese business world for the last few centuries, it binds literally millions of Chinese firms into a social and business web. Any business in this society, including local firms and...