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Trends in Asia Pacific Business and Management Research

Author : Chris Rowley

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 230 pages

File Size : 13,47 MB

Release : 2022-03-16

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1000547930

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Book Description

This book is based on the review of literature on different themes related to business and management in the Asia Pacific context. All seven chapters included in this book explore the past, present and future of business and research. They cover diverse topics in the Asia Pacific context ranging from different ways of thinking to innovation implementation and efficiency, responsible tourism, internal marketing to leadership. This book will be useful for researchers, practitioners and policy makers. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the Asia Pacific Business Review.



International Business in the New Asia-Pacific

Author : Terry Wu

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 350 pages

File Size : 48,40 MB

Release : 2022-01-01

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 3030876217

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The Asia-Pacific region, sustaining more than four decades of rapid growth, has emerged as an economic force comparable in significance to Europe and North America. This book examines the economic, geopolitical, technological, demographic, and cultural forces that shape the international business strategies in the Asia-Pacific region. Specifically, it examines the seismic shifts in global business environment since the new century, and addresses emerging opportunities and threats in the Asia-Pacific region. This book offers new insights for international business in areas such as trade policy, supply chains, international investment, technological innovation, international marketing, digital economy, and human resources. The enclosed comprehensive and diverse analyses of the international business landscape in the New Asia are invaluable to scholars, managers, politicians, and policy makers alike. This book is engaging and informative. It presents a collection of diverse and cutting-edge topics that offer new insights into International Business activities in the Asia-Pacific region, raising questions for debate and opening pathways for future research. A must-read book for International Business scholars.— Hussain G. Rammal, University of Technology Sydney, Australia This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the general business environment in Asia. It highlights the complexities and dynamics of doing business in Asia and provides insightful understandings of emerging issues in the region. The chapter-by-chapter analyses of the region depict the rich thematic contexts in which key issues and challenges facing corporate executives as well scholars in international business. I believe that this book is valuable for students of international business, global business environment and regional studies. —Hongxin Zhao, Saint Louis University, USA



Trends in Mobile Technology and Business in the Asia-Pacific Region

Author : Youngjin Yoo

Publisher : Chandos Publishing

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 50,11 MB

Release : 2008-06-30

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9781843342243

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This book introduces trends and developments in the area of mobile technology and business in the Asia Pacific region - an area which has emerged as a hotbed for not only much economic development generally, but also the mobile revolution that is sweeping through the globe. Although mobile technology did not originate in the region, over the last decade mobile and wireless technologies and services have rapidly grown in this area. Some companies from this area are taking the leading roles in many aspects of industry (hardware, software and service) and international standard setting organizations as well. The book presents 12 in-depth case studies written by specialists covering many countries in the region in order to provide an evolutionary perspective on mobile technology and business. The book offers both macro-level public policy implications and firm-level strategy for this emerging technology.



Leadership in the Asia Pacific

Author : Chris Rowley

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 225 pages

File Size : 16,22 MB

Release : 2016-05-06

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1134906242

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This book examines the vital nature of the subject of leadership in Asia and looks, in particular, at the processes and practices within the Asia Pacific region. It describes how leadership processes differ across various regions and teaches managers how to better employ these processes in order to improve the success of their organisations. The work moves beyond looking only at Western ideas and explores further leadership perspectives based on differing cultural foundations. It considers the influences of Confucianism, Daoism, Mohism and Legalism and also reflects the character of different leadership styles, such as paternalistic, benevolent transactional and transformational styles, as well as authentic and entrepreneurial approaches. Throughout the text, a wide range of international contributors adopt an array of leadership and other theories, cases, sectors and methods to discuss leadership in Asia. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Asia Pacific Business Review.



Trends in Mobile Technology and Business in the Asia-Pacific Region

Author : Youngjin Yoo

Publisher : Elsevier

Page : 281 pages

File Size : 48,1 MB

Release : 2008-06-30

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 178063238X

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This book introduces trends and developments in the area of mobile technology and business in the Asia Pacific region – an area which has emerged as a hotbed for not only much economic development generally, but also the mobile revolution that is sweeping through the globe. Although mobile technology did not originate in the region, over the last decade mobile and wireless technologies and services have rapidly grown in this area. Some companies from this area are taking the leading roles in many aspects of industry (hardware, software and service) and international standard setting organizations as well. The book presents 12 in-depth case studies written by specialists covering many countries in the region in order to provide an evolutionary perspective on mobile technology and business. The book offers both macro-level public policy implications and firm-level strategy for this emerging technology. - In-depth case studies of countries written by specialists, including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand - An overview of the emerging trends in both technology and business related to mobile technology in the Asia-Pacific region - A comprehensive survey of the mobile business markets in the region



Inequality in Asia and the Pacific

Author : Ravi Kanbur

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 437 pages

File Size : 25,40 MB

Release : 2014-02-24

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1134670206

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Asia’s rapid economic growth has led to a significant reduction in extreme poverty, but accompanied by rising inequality. This book deals with three questions: What have been the trends of inequality in Asia and the Pacific? What are the key drivers of rising inequality in the region? How should Asian countries respond to the rising inequality? Technological change, globalization, and market-oriented reform have been the key drivers of Asia’s remarkable growth and poverty reduction, but they have also had significant distribution consequences. These three drivers of growth cannot be hindered because they are the sources of productivity improvement and betterment of quality of life. This book will be useful to those interested in policy options that could be deployed by Asian countries in confronting rising inequality.



China and India

Author : John T McManus

Publisher : Elsevier

Page : 209 pages

File Size : 26,45 MB

Release : 2007-02-28

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1780632347

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In the last 30 years, the world's software industry has been developing rapidly and the landscape has also been changing dramatically. It is no longer predominately controlled by the developed countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom. This book examines the competitive and strategic issues faced by China and India through a political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal analysis. The book reviews their competitive strengths and weaknesses and the potential risks for organisations looking to expand or invest resources in these two countries. The book also looks at the market strategies of both countries in a global context and identifies the critical success factors that have enabled China and India to gain competitive advantage in their respective markets. Importantly, the book examines the threats that these two countries pose to other countries looking to expand their presence in the global software markets. This book helps practitioners and business managers who are responsible for a firm's strategy or investment resources to grasp and understand the complexities and challenges faced by those organisations looking to expand their operations in these countries. - Written from a highly knowledgeable and well-respected practitioner in the field of global strategy and software engineering - Draws on the authors wide-ranging practical experience of working with some of the worlds leading global service providers on major strategy development and service provision - Provides practical guidance to real-world problems in the global software industry



Internationalization and Managing Networks in the Asia Pacific

Author : Nipawan Thirawat

Publisher : Chandos Publishing

Page : 254 pages

File Size : 45,56 MB

Release : 2017-03-02

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0081008856

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Internationalization and Managing Networks in the Asia Pacific consists of theories and analysis in sections that are related to network management, the power of business networking and the significance and role that business networking plays in propelling organizations towards international business, especially in Asia. Moreover, it includes stakeholder theory and applications of relevant theories to assist in identifying key stakeholders in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). The first section contains various fascinating headings, such as analysis of stakeholders' needs, negotiation techniques with stakeholders, relationship management with stakeholders and the role of network management in expanding international business within Asia. The second section emphasizes internationalization theories and empirical evidence with case studies of Asian multinational companies that have succeeded in expanding abroad, such as Singaporean, Taiwanese, Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian companies. These help provide guidelines of analysis for the adaptations these companies made to internationalize successfully, market penetration strategies used for the AEC and international expansion of Asian companies across countries in Asia and other continents. In addition, an included debate provides information on the applications of business networking and internationalization theories, best practices and development policy recommendations, along with a discussion of the role of the public sector in supporting overseas expansion of the private sector. - Consists of two interesting and important topics about network management and internationalization - Focuses on the role of Asian companies, including international activities - Includes case studies and empirical evidence from works by researchers and experts on network management and international business expansion - Provides policy advice to the public sectors within Asia on formulating and implementing policies - Offers insight into the role of the public sector in supporting international business activities of the private sector



South Korea

Author : Young-Chan Kim

Publisher : Elsevier

Page : 303 pages

File Size : 40,13 MB

Release : 2008-12-30

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1780632517

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South Korea: Challenging globalisation and the post-crisis reforms examines the major economic issues flowing from the Korean financial crisis of 1997 and covers such issues as industrial relations, macroeconomic sectors, the role of administrations, and corporates' globalisation process by over-expanded foreign direct investment. The chapters contained in this book are written by a wide variety of contributors, including a former government technocrat, president's advisory board member, plus leading Korean economy specialists. - Includes empirical surveys from the leading academics in Korea - Exclusively research methodology on each topic - First attempt to explain limited but historically important period economic policy



The Rise of the Dragon

Author : Kerry Brown

Publisher : Elsevier

Page : 243 pages

File Size : 14,31 MB

Release : 2008-02-28

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1780632312

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Chinese economic reform has been undertaken through a series of phased reforms. The goal of Chinese economic reform was to generate sufficient surplus value to finance the modernization of the mainland Chinese economy. This book provides an assessment of where investment stands today and it's likely future role in China. It reviews China's interaction with the rest of the world as the country advances towards superpower status. - Provides and accessible study of both inward and outward investment – not found in other books on China - Based on clear case studies while the author worked as an Embassy commercial officer from 2000 to 2003 in China, and then as a consultant for Western companies, and Chinese companies, seeking to implement inward and outward investment plans