Asian management systems : Chinese, Japanese, and Korean styles of business / Min Chen.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pt. 1. Conceptual framework : Major comparative management models -- Understanding national competitiveness: East-West comparisons -- Sun Tzu's strategic thinking and contemporary business -- Guanxi dynamics and network building. Pt. 2. Comparative Chinese management systems : The overseas Chinese: their origins and operational environment -- The Chinese family business: organizational challenges and competitive edge --Competitive Chinese business strategies in ASEAN -- The evolving environment of the Chinese State Enterprises -- Reforming managerial mechanisms of Chinese State Enterprises --Comparative Chinese managerial systems. Pt. 3. Comparative Japanese and Korean management systems : Government-business relations in Japan and Korea -- Comparative large Japanese and Korean business groups -- Japanese management style --Developing competitive advantages of Japanese companies -- Managerial styles of Korean companies -- Comparative Japanese and Korean management systems. Pt. 4. Coping with different managemnt systems : Understanding Chinese and Japanese negotiating styles -- Comparing Japanese general trading companies and Chinese foreign trade companies -- The Japanese distribution system in transition -- Unlocking joint venture potentials in China.