a glimpse of some must-reads
Author Ming-Jer Chen reveals the sociocultural values that affect Chinese business practices and influence day-to-day corporate decisions in Inside Chinese Business: A Guide for Managers Worldwide. Chen knows much about the mainland's culture and history and gives an insider's view of how to co-operate and compete with Chinese companies on their home turf and globally. The book is indispensable for anyone looking to work in such an environment. Chen's insights and real-life examples will make western managers question their own cultural assumptions and allow them to interact and negotiate more easily and effectively. There is a Chinese way of doing business and, in the 21st century, leaders everywhere will need to understand it.