Gives an eye‐witness account of how training and management development policies are put into practice in Chinese state‐owned enterprises. Makes observations on how training is perceived and implemented in a period of rapid economic change. Also discusses the contribution that western...

With the continued progression towards a more globalized economy, multinational businesses are having increased difficulty in protecting their intellectual properties from theft or infringement. This is most especially true when they have employed their intellectual property in foreign direct...

Extends the application of a well‐established strategic marketing planning technique (the Importance‐Performance Matrix Approach) to the assessment of a country′s strengths and weaknesses in attracting foreign investments. Following a description of the approach and its rationale, the...

South Korea has emerged as one of the most prosperous markets on the globe. Its high economic growth rate and rising household consumption indicate that many sectors of the economy are ready to absorb foreign investment. Describes some key aspects of Korean culture and how to conduct business...

This paper aims to examine the determinants of foreign direct investment (FDI) in China by investigating Hong Kong’s manufacturing industries established in Guangdong province, and to compare the difference between market‐oriented and export‐oriented, and between capital intensive and...

Recent moves to democratisation of Eastern Europe, and aspirations to western lifestyles, do not guarantee easy penetration of western branded consumer goods. There is demand mainly for conspicuous tokens of capitalism (Levi′s, BMWs, Adidas). Barriers to developing markets for faster‐moving...