by J. Stewart Black (Author), Allen J. Morrison (Author)
How to adapt your firm's competitive strategy to the modern reality of Chinese enterprise
Enterprise China: Adopting a Competitive Strategy for Business Success delivers a roadmap for business executives competing in and with China. Prepared by a team of renowned management researchers and strategists, the book examines the often-misunderstood interconnectedness of the Chinese state and Chinese businesses, demonstrating that individual firms and companies are often just the tip of the iceberg. The authors explain how the overarching vision, ambition, and strategy of the State impact and guide key commercial enterprises and how this affects Western business interests.
In the book, you'll also find:
- Explorations of the competitive strategy and associated tactics of Chinese enterprise
- Strategies and tactical options for Western business executives as they compete in and with the Chinese state
- Descriptions of the key factors business executives must assess as they do business in and with China
An essential discussion of one of the great economic powerhouses of contemporary history, Enterprise China belongs in the libraries of business executives, policy makers, and thought leaders seeking perspective on an unavoidable and determined competitor.
Front Jacket
While its sheer size and importance is rarely neglected, Chinese enterprise is often incorrectly viewed as merely an extension of the larger global economy. But the political and social realities of that vast nation guarantee that companies in China behave fundamentally differently than those from liberal democracies.
In Enterprise China: Adopting a Competitive Strategy for Business Success, a team of renowned leadership and management strategists delivers a comprehensive and insightful roadmap to engaging with Chinese enterprise for business executives. In the book, you'll explore the unique nature of Chinese business and the realities of conducting commerce with enterprises based in that country. Focusing on the interconnectedness of the China state and Chinese businesses, the book convincingly argues that individual firms and companies are often just the tip of the iceberg and must be viewed holistically to make sense of their behavior.
The authors explain how the overarching vision, strategy, and ambition of the Chinese state and the Communist Party guide and impact key commercial enterprises and how their influence affects non-Chinese business interests. They also discuss the competitive strategy and tactics of Chinese enterprise, as well as strategies and tactical options for Western business executives as they compete in and with the Chinese state.
Readers will also find descriptions of the factors and characteristics that business leaders must keep in mind as they do business in China and with Chinese companies.
An invaluable and incisive exploration of one of the great economic powers of contemporary history, Enterprise China will earn a place on the bookshelves of managers, executives, consultants, lawyers, and other professionals and leaders seeking an informed and nuanced perspective on an unavoidable and powerful industrial player.
Back Jacket
PRAISE FOR ENTERPRISE CHINA
"China's business engine was a Rubik's Cube before the publication of Enterprise China. Through insightful commentary and deep data analytics, Morrison and Black reveal that a collection of companies operating independently is in reality an overarching, comprehensive multitrillion-dollar monolith. A must-read for any business leader genuinely interested in how China will affect the global economy."
--JEFFREY CUNNINGHAM, Former Publisher of Forbes magazine and Editor-at-Large for Chief Executive magazine
"Enterprise China brilliantly describes China's ecosystem that shapes new competitive realities. Morrison and Black document the nature of Enterprise China's competitiveness built on government/industry integration, and suggest strategic choices that countries and companies can take to respond. This is a must-read for top business executives, regulators, boards, and leaders at all levels."
--DAVE ULRICH, Rensis Likert Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, Co-author of Reinventing the Organization
"Enterprise China is like a rising star lighting the dark night and helping business executives navigate a clear pathway forward. The authors provide a rich understanding of China's commercial successes and offer invaluable guidance to those keen on building better strategies for the upcoming challenges and opportunities ahead."
--HIROSHI HAMADA, Chairman and CEO, Aruhi Group
"Building on their provocative notion of 'Enterprise China, ' Morrison and Black provide insightful analyses and recommendations that are invaluable for any business leader concerned about China. Whether your organization sells in China, buys from China, or is facing competition from Chinese organizations on your home turf(s), Enterprise China is a must-read for you."
--JEAN-FRANÇOIS MANZONI, Nestlé Chaired Professor and President, International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
"Wherever you are in the world and whatever business you are in, you will have some association with China. How much it impacts your business will depend on what sector you are in and what strategy you adopt, but ignoring China is no longer an option. Meticulously researched, this timely book, written by two China experts, provides clear strategies for foreign business executives operating both inside--and outside--China."
--DES DEARLOVE, Co-founder, Thinkers50
"As the economic power is shifting toward the East, a well written Enterprise China comes as a must-read for any business leader concerned about China. Through numerous real-life examples, deep data analytics, and insightful commentary, Enterprise China provides an invaluable and pragmatic framework for any organization that is competing in and with the Chinese."
--ALI Q. JAWAD, President of the Royal Academy of Management, Sultanate of Oman
Author Biography
ALLEN J. MORRISON, PhD, is a Professor of Global Management, and former CEO and Director General of the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University. He is a senior advisor to global companies on a range of leadership and strategy issues.
J. STEWART BLACK, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor of Leadership and Strategy at INSEAD. He has advised over 100 companies and executive teams on their strategy, organizational transformation, and stakeholder engagement.