- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; 2 edition (19 Sep 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0230551181
- ISBN-13: 978-0230551183
- Product Dimensions: 2.3 x 1.6 x 0.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 933,068 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'He reveals a country of linguistic, ethnic, economic and cultural diversity...Myths [About Doing Business in China] makes for fascinating reading, and is admirably concise too...' - Ben Hargreaves, Professional Engineering
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China is rapidly becoming an economic superpower, yet its business culture is often misunderstood. This can result in costly financial and strategic errors. This revised and updated bestseller confronts the myths about China and Chinese business practice, giving the reader a clear understanding of the culture and how to successfully engage with it.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
For many western companies China appears difficult and impenetrable. Chee's book is full of insight and offers practical advice. This can only come from someone who has perpectives of both East and West. His central argument is that to succeed in the Chinese market you need to understand chinese culture and the 'rules' of engagement. Failure to understand them can result in expensive commercial failures. The book uses the 'myth' or misconception approach and then counters it with the 'realities' of the Chinese market. It explores key cultural concepts like 'face,'harmony,' 'guanxi,' (relationships), etc . The book is very well written and is a must for those who wish to enter the middle kingdom
without losing their shirt!
without losing their shirt!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Great Insight Into Chinese Business Practices
31 May 2005
Format:Hardcover
This is one of the best cross-cultural guides to doing business in China that I have ever read. As a consultant who has been training both Chinese and Ex-pat staff in the area of cross-culture for many years I found the material up to date, fresh and well written. West and Chee do not prescribe to the notion that China's economy is a house of cards ready to fall--or to the equally spurious claim that China is about to take over the worlds economy with its mythical 1.3 billion consumers. Instead, the authors paint a realistic and pragmatic picture of what the 'real' situation is in China and how western business people can best position themselves to meet the challenges of entering its growing market.
This book is written with a genuine affection for China and its culture and it's obvious that the authors have a wealth of insight and experience in dealing with both business and cross-cultural matters on the mainland. I particularly liked the format of the book, which took 10 popular myths about China and the Chinese and debunked them using solid evidence and prescient insight. However, this book is not just about demolishing stereotypes and myths. It's about gaining a realistic view of China, its people and its economy and then getting the reader to understand how they can adjust their work and communication style to leverage their ability to work and live more effectively in China
At a lean 148 pages (British edition), Myths about Doing Business in China has no fluff or filler and can easily be digested in a few hours. The only downside to this book is the $42 price tag that the Philistines at Palgrave, Macmillian extort from the buyer! Yet with that said, I also have to admit that in the long run you'll still consider it money well spent.
This book is written with a genuine affection for China and its culture and it's obvious that the authors have a wealth of insight and experience in dealing with both business and cross-cultural matters on the mainland. I particularly liked the format of the book, which took 10 popular myths about China and the Chinese and debunked them using solid evidence and prescient insight. However, this book is not just about demolishing stereotypes and myths. It's about gaining a realistic view of China, its people and its economy and then getting the reader to understand how they can adjust their work and communication style to leverage their ability to work and live more effectively in China
At a lean 148 pages (British edition), Myths about Doing Business in China has no fluff or filler and can easily be digested in a few hours. The only downside to this book is the $42 price tag that the Philistines at Palgrave, Macmillian extort from the buyer! Yet with that said, I also have to admit that in the long run you'll still consider it money well spent.
Great book
4 Aug 2010
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It is one the best corss cultural leadership book. Book covers everything that is required to know about chinese, Negotiations, Doing Business with them, Visiting china or living there. I am impressed with the material. Author has used very good examples. It is a must read book for those who deals with Asian customers/suppliers or planing for a Business trip.
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