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In: Strategic Direction 24 (2008) 2, pp. 21-23

, symbolizing both power and wisdom, had a natural affinity with the lakes and rivers of China where it was believed to reside. The … metaphor for China itself: vast and powerful, beautiful and mysterious. However, the image of the dragon as a benevolent … when the cost of China's rapid industrialization is weighed up against the price paid by China's air and water quality, and …

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Wal‐Mart, Tesco and Carrefour do battle in the East

In: Strategic Direction 24 (2008) 2, pp. 5-7

businesses overseas – and some countries seem to be more appealing than others. Most recently, Tesco has moved into China and the …

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China crisis?

In: Strategic Direction 24 (2008) 4, pp. 14-16

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own...

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Redefining product strategies in China: overcoming barriers to enter the medium market segment

Fischer, Thomas; Gebauer, Heiko; Fleisch, Elgar - In: Strategic Direction 24 (2008) 5, pp. 3-5

. Originality/value – New strategic potentials and risks in China's emerging market make entry into the medium market for …

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Neighbours fight off “Third World” label

In: Strategic Direction 24 (2008) 8, pp. 6-8

China” labels on some goods sold in the west were a euphemism for “Cheap, badly‐made rubbish”. These days such attitudes …

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The successful MBA project

In: Strategic Direction 25 (2009) 3, pp. 18-19

into a successful start up that imports from China to sell to the West. Seeks to engage students with the challenges the …

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BlackBerry still a favorite tasty treat

In: Strategic Direction 25 (2009) 5, pp. 5-7

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...

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A new model for strategy and entrepreneurship in China

In: Strategic Direction 25 (2009) 6, pp. 19-21

) relevant to strategy development and implementation for entrepreneurs in China. In order to find out if Porter's model had … entrepreneurs in China and from overseas. Practical implications – The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that …

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The cars that ate the world

In: Strategic Direction 25 (2009) 8, pp. 13-16

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to look at the car making industry who are among the major victims of the recent economic crisis, and discuss the option of developing countries in which emerging markets could be utilised. This paper aims to investigate some of the rich‐country car...

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China teaches IKEA limits of homogeneity

In: Strategic Direction 25 (2009) 11, pp. 43-45

Practical implications – Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information...

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