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Description of Multinational Corporation Subsidiaries in China

This comprehensive study examines the global strategies of multinational corporations (MNCs), the strategic evolution and the categories of their subsidiaries in China based on 150 MNCs'. It is the first large-scale project of this nature to be conducted. The research has significant bearing on strategic planning for firms that have set up, are setting up or are planning to establish subsidiaries in China, and the firms that try to compete in the global marketplace. The findings are significant for the west owing to the current economic crisis and the need to determine if subsidiary expansion strategies will help western firms achieve the portfolio effects in operations and avoid the harmful impact of macro events such as the existing global financial crisis. Additional empirical findings, analysis, discussions, and suggestions for future studies are also presented.

Title Information

ISBN:

9781843346050

Pages:

192 pages

Format:

Hardback

Product Code:

450141

Publisher:

Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Ltd

Published:

30/03/2012

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About Jinghua Zhao and Jifu Dr. Wang and Tim Hudson

Dr. Jinghua Zhao is the Dean in the School of Government at the Central University of Finance and Economics in China. He holds a PhD. from Nanjing University and his research interests include strategy and government administration. Previously, Dr. Zhao has served as Dean for the Business School at Shandong University for 12 years and published more than 40 high quality journal articles and six books in strategy. His recent research focuses on MNC strategy and comparative study across borders. Dr. Jifu Wang is the Interim Dean in the Business School at the University of Houston, Victoria. He holds a PhD. from Auburn University. His research interests include international business strategy and organizational change. Prior to this Dr. Wang served as an executive on different top management teams for several group companies in China's Shenzhen Special Economic Zone and has rich management experiences in international business. His current research interests include global strategy and organizational change; he has published more than 30 referred articles, a book and several book chapters in global strategy with focus on core competence and capable organizations. Dr. Tim Hudson is President of the University of Houston, Victoria. He holds a PhD. from Clark University, and his research interests include international development, globalization, cultural aspects of markets, international education and leadership. Dr. Hudson is a member of the International Association of University Presidents. He has conducted research, worked and led student groups in more than 40 countries around the world. Dr. Hudson has also received an honorary doctorate from London's Guildhall University for his lifetime commitment to fostering international understanding.