This important volume presents seven case studies of global value chains alongside two theoretical chapters concerning these chains. The contributors explore a wide range of issues relevant to value chains: the impact of global value chains on local upgrading strategies, the role of governance...

Key Features:The first and only reference book focusing on the top 100 Chinese companiesAuthoritative source of information on the making of leading Chinese firmsA one-stop shop for a comparative view of Chinese firms across multiple industries.

A fresh approach to succeeding with innovation, grounded in insights about rapidly changing customers, competitors and technologies Written by a director at the award-winning global innovation firm frog design, this vital book shows business leaders and managers how to accomplish truly effective...

In this groundbreaking guide to building a profitable social enterprise, leading entrepreneurs Julius Walls and Kevin Lynch show readers how to solve the profit/mission paradox and run a successful business that puts its social mission first.

This e-book draws on papers presented at the 2006 Corporate Communication Institute Conference at Wroxton College, UK. The aim of the conference was to illuminate the interest in corporate communication as a strategic function in organizational success; explore the influence of globalization on...

Intro -- CHINESE ENTERPRISE, TRANSNATIONALISM, AND IDENTITY -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of tables -- List of figures -- List of contributors -- Preface and acknowledgments -- Introduction: De-essentializing capitalism: Chinese enterprise, transnationalism, and identity -- Part I Reviewing...

'While organizational practice and contemporary literature on mergers seem predominantly focused on rational economic and managerial perspectives, Jinette de Gooijer explores the shadow side of these ventures. This book illuminates the enormous burden and losses that many, if not most,...

When a venture seems to be faltering, do you persist and hope that things will get better or do you cut your losses? This may be one of the most important decisions business or project owners may ever have to make. Persistence involves the risk of throwing good money (or resources) after bad,...