The Asian Economic Catharsis

Author : Frank-Jürgen Richter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2000-09-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780313003035

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The Asian Economic Catharsis by Frank-Jürgen Richter Pdf

One result of the Asian economic crisis has been to shatter the belief that Asian ways of management are superior to Western ways. Now, just to survive, Asian firms have come to rethink their entire way of managing, and in his latest book, Richter, assisted by his contributing authors, gives a sharply focused analysis of how they are doing it. Emerging questions are how do Asian firms adjust to the new economic realities? and How do they develop their management style? There are plenty of new opportunities in Asia to play the new game, but they must be grasped and productively channeled. Richter and his contributors conclude that in the end, the Asian economic crisis, or catharsis, may well be a blessing in disguise. It provides an opportunity to completely review the way things stand in Asia. Like entrepreneurs who built the Asian economies, today's firms have the opportunity to lead a revival if they can redirect their businesses. This is an important resource for professionals in all multinational organizations and for academics and their upper-level students of international business.

Author : Frank-Jürgen Richter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2002-03-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780313006838

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Redesigning Asian Business by Frank-Jürgen Richter Pdf

With much of the Asian Miracle destroyed and much of the Western world's awe for Asian ways of management dissipated, organizations there are changing with such speed that most of our knowledge about them is quickly outdated. Richter takes stock of East Asian management practices, as they are perceived so far, and he discusses the strategies that others propose to help Asian management redesign itself for the future—including a long-term agenda for change based on the cultural heritage of Confucianism. He analyzes the cultural underpinnings of Asian management practices, evaluates the influence of the Asian economic crisis on them, and discusses their potential for guiding Asian firms to a sustainable competitive advantage. He then provides examples of how Asian firms shape up their organizations and describes a short-term agenda to fix the weaknesses in Asian management, at least temporarily. Throughout, Richter avoids talk about strategic management as merely a theory: he adopts a broader definition that includes a value system to guide East Asian firms as they re-emerge and redevelop. The result is a challenging, intensely pragmatic analysis for decision-makers at all levels, in all countries and cultures, and it is a new stone in the foundation of academic research and thought. Richter opens with a discussion of the legacy of Confucianism and its impact on Asian management practices. He then proposes three intrinsic characteristics of Asian management: networks, trust, and collectivism. He gives a history of the Asian economic crisis, highlighting the failures of Asia's economic development and the flaws that appeared in its management practices. The third section of the book evaluates management practices that have emerged since then, and how they are perceived so far. Then, in the concluding section, he presents a new perspective on Asian management, short-term goals (fixing current management weaknesses), and long-term goals (incorporating its long abiding strengths). Throughout, Richter draws on the management theory enunciated by Hofstede and includes examples and case studies of recent developments across the region, and he also includes his own theories as well as those of others. Mr. Richter's book will be a welcome addition to the literature on business and the culture of Asia.

Author : Ooi Kee Beng
Publisher : ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789814818919

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Catharsis by Ooi Kee Beng Pdf

Malaysia pulled itself back from the brink on 9 May 2018. That day the majority of its voting population decided to topple the Barisan Nasional government that had been in power for over 60 years and that had come to be seen as corrupt beyond redemption, and incompetent to boot. Lined up against the unpopular administration of Najib Razak was a coalition led by former strongman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who at the age of 92 had decided to return to Malaysian politics to stop the rot which many believed had begun during his earlier period in power, in 1981-2003. As the oldest prime minister in world history, he is now setting about creating structure that he believes will lead to a Malaysia that will achieve the Vision 2020 that he first propounded in 1991. This vision dovetails with the ideals of the highly influential Reformasi Movement which was ignited by the sacking of his deputy, Anwar Ibrahim, in 1998. This compilation of insightful analyses is Ooi Kee Beng’s seventh, and discusses key events from the last five years leading up to 9 May 2018 and beyond. These seven books together cover the strange period we may come to know as the Inter-Mahathir Era, and the present volume discusses some of the challenges facing the new government, and the Malaysian population in general, now that the Barisan Nasional has imploded.

Author : Allan Bird
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 879 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2005-10-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134657612

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Encyclopedia of Japanese Business and Management by Allan Bird Pdf

The Encyclopedia of Japanese Business and Management is the definitive reference source for the exploration of Japanese business and management. Reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of this field, the Encyclopedia consolidates and contextualises the leading research and knowledge about the Japanese business system and Japanese management thought and practice. It will be welcomed by scholar and student alike as an essential resource for teaching, an invaluable companion to independent study, and a solid starting point for wider exploration.

Author : Habib Zafarullah,Ahmed Shafiqul Huque
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 531 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351559416

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Managing Development in a Globalized World by Habib Zafarullah,Ahmed Shafiqul Huque Pdf

Traditionally, development has been rooted in ideologies and assumptions prevalent in the developed world and in practices and strategies adopted by leading industrial nations. However, historically, eclectic ideas and approaches often clash with existing long-established notions of progress and modes of realizing social and economic change. Managing Development in a Globalized World: Concepts, Processes, Institutions explores this topic by incorporating ideas and interpretations that have previously been neglected or given inadequate attention in the discourse on developing countries. It underscores development as a continuous process that must be supported by sound policies and efficient management, supplying a wider understanding of the field. The authors argue that the application of innovative development techniques and best practices is essential for obtaining optimum results in meeting the needs of society. They examine the style of managing development with a new perspective that links the phenomenon with changing demands and the interplay of internal/external actors and a host of stakeholders. An exploration of key sectors in development provides clear comprehension of problems and solutions. A careful synthesis of theoretical/conceptual and empirical literature, the book assesses real-world situations and provides insight into the operational dynamics of development policies, programs, and institutions. It focuses on goals, values, and dynamics of development management that are undergoing rapid changes and continue to be enhanced to alleviate poverty and improve living standards in an era of globalization and inter-regional and inter-institutional synergies. It highlights best practices essential for the efficient and effective delivery of human development services that are designed and put in place to obtain optimum results in meeting the needs of society.

Author : U. Haley,F. Richter
Publisher : Springer
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2002-02-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230595835

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Asian Post-crisis Management by U. Haley,F. Richter Pdf

This book examines the key issues faced by the managers of multinational companies, and contains cutting-edge strategies and practices designed to enable managers and policy makers to weather the Asian financial and economic storms. Asian Post-Crisis Management shows how to position companies and governments in Asia for sustainable competitive advantage, and will be of interest to top management leaders, senior economic analysts, policy makers, academic scholars and students of international management.

Author : Roy Garner
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2004-05-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781469728858

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East Asia Live 1 by Roy Garner Pdf

From accelerating giant, China to still-slumbering Laos; from fun-pursuing Thailand to post-bubble Japan, East Asian societies display an irrepressible energy and cultural depth that can be an inspiration to all. A seasoned writer on the East Asian scene, Roy Garner offers a personal perspective on the latest trends in lifestyles and fashions across this immensely diverse and rapidly evolving region.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : East Asia
ISBN : UCAL:B5015448

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Journal of Asian Economics by Anonim Pdf

Author : Frank-Jürgen Richter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2000-04-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780313004575

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The Dragon Millennium by Frank-Jürgen Richter Pdf

Already the world's third largest economic power, China presents enormous potential for businesses worldwide. Opportunities abound, and despite current economic crises throughout Asia, Richter and the contributors to this unique volume are convinced that opportunities in China can only increase. They explore and analyze these opportunities and the management practices that implement them. In doing so they study the Chinese economy, forecast the future of Chinese business organization, and assess China's place in the coming global economy. Recent developments in the Chinese economy show how Chinese firms actively pursue new strategies to shape their organizations. The current Asian crisis will radically alter the patterns of doing business in China, and Richter and his contributors explain how Western firms can cope with these ongoing changes. Other books, usually from the Western viewpoint, tend to describe only the present structure of the Chinese economy. Richter's looks at it from China's viewpoint and advocates a dynamic approach to the study of Chinese organizations. The analytical scope of the book concentrates more thoroughly on transforming organizations' structures than is found in other mainstream studies. Their book is thus a true inside view of China's economic and business structures, by people who have studied and know it intimately—a book that will help corporate executives and their academic colleagues appreciate China's vitality and understand the reasons for her optimism. Although knowledge of China is growing it still remains relatively sparse, considering the rise to prominence of Chinese business enterprises. Richter and his Chinese experts (visionaries he calls them) seek to fill the gaps. They look at the complex questions associated with the concept of ownership and control in China and address economic policy and the development of the Chinese firm. They look at the development path of some selected industries, then itemize the challenges that multinational companies face in China, ending with a discussion of a hypothetical way of managing. All of the contributors are members of the worldwide Chinese business and academic communities. The research presented inspires further academic discourse and managerial policy in face of evolving Chinese reality. The book supplies expert knowledge and support for business practitioners, policy analysts, scholars and students in China and abroad.

Author : Mehdi Khosrowpour
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781599043968

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Cases on Information Technology and Business Process Reengineering by Mehdi Khosrowpour Pdf

"This book presents a wide range of issues and challenges related to business process reengineering technologies and systems through the use of case studies"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Asia
ISBN : UOM:39015057937370

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Journal of Asian Business by Anonim Pdf

Author : Francis Pike
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 896 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857730299

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Empires at War by Francis Pike Pdf

Asia - with four billion people, almost two-thirds of the world's population, a huge landmass and the fastest-growing economies - has in the past decade transformed the geopolitical global balance. "Empires at War" gives a dramatic narrative account of how this 'Modern Asia' came into being. Taking the bombing of Hiroshima on 6th August 1945 as its starting point, Francis Pike chronicles the modern fortunes of fourteen Asian countries. The iconic figures of post-World War II Asia - Mao, Gandhi, Nehru, Ho Chi Minh, Kim Il Sung, General MacArthur and Lord Mountbatten - figure prominently but so also do a great many lesser-known but pivotal figures. Francis Pike weaves the dramatic events and episodes of the region - the great battles between American and Soviet-backed forces in Korea and Vietnam but also episodes such as Indian 'Partition', Japan's 'Lost Decade', Indonesia's 'Year of Living Dangerously' and Cambodia's 'Killing Fields' - into a coherent whole, which forms the essential guide to the history of modern Asia.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Asia, Southeastern
ISBN : UCSD:31822036706687

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ASEAN Economic Bulletin by Anonim Pdf

Author : John P. Synott
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351734240

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Teacher Unions, Social Movements and the Politics of Education in Asia by John P. Synott Pdf

This title was first published in 2003:In the globalizing world, South Korea is widely regarded as a model example of how a school education system can enhance national economic development. Similar claims are made for other Asian NICs such as Taiwan. However, less understood is how the education system in South Korea became a site of intense conflict as, in the decade from 1989-99, a large movement of teachers battled with the government over development-related issues such as democratic reforms and human rights in schooling, in a struggle that divided this education-oriented society and at times plunged the nation’s schools into chaos. This book analyses the emergence of the National Teachers’ Union of Korea, Chunkyojo, and traces its struggle for educational reforms. The book examines the South Korean education system within national and global contexts and the historical experiences that have shaped the modern nation - such as its Confucianist history, its experiences of colonialism and the legacy of the Cold War conflict with North Korea. As South Korea searches for pathways for reunification, economic growth and the consolidation of democratic civil society, important new perspectives on the role of education emerge through this analysis of the teachers’ social movement. This book also presents separate chapters on teacher movements in Taiwan and the Philippines, that provide interesting comparisons to the South Korean case, while revealing the distinctive political and historical experiences that have shaped education in these societies and the emergence of reformist teacher movements. In a valuable appendix, the author discusses methodological and theoretical aspects of the research in this book.

Author : Linda Low
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : East Asia
ISBN : UCSD:31822033207200

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Political Economy of East Asia by Linda Low Pdf

This book aims to distil from both sets of developments before and after the Asian crisis of 1997 a generic business model for East Asia in the context of the new economy. Globalisation, information communication technology, knowledge-based economy, deregulation and emerging new competition delineate and set the challenges for the new economy. More rapid technological change in the new globalised economy means greater creative destruction and tick of premature obsolescence to companies and workers of capital, job skills and earning power.