Books in the Routledge Advances in Asia-Pacific Business series

An economic study of the nature, operation and contribution of entrepreneurship to the growth of Hong Kong. The author argues that the success of Hong Kong is due to adaptive entrepreneurship.

A study of economic restructuring in reform era China, this work applies the concepts of identity and corporate space. It examines multiple identities of Chinese enterprises within a comprehensive organisation theory, and is useful for academics working in organisation theory, cultural anthropology, sociology, and business and economics.

Focusing on how human resources in Chinese industrial enterprises were managed before and after the commencement of economic reforms in China, this title details aspects of human resource management during Mao's regime and examines current changes in HRM since the late 1970s.

This book addresses the changing nature of high-tech industries in Asia, particularly in the electronics sector. Its up-to-date findings will be invaluable to those involved in management, production networks and corporate strategy.

This text examines how in Korea, the state can execute national policies that are opposed to the interests of social constituents, despite the expansion of social power. The means of state control are examined and the relationship between government and business groups provide an example of this.

This book explores contemporary issues in cross- cultural management in China: the crucial issue of trustworthiness; different managerial practices in China and the West; the importance of being well- prepared and understanding Chinese negotiations.

This book assesses the organizational flexibility and pragmatism of Japanese management styles and contrasts this with Western management approaches which focus more closely on patterns of stability.

This text examines developments in retailing in Asia, showing in particular how international influences are beginning to be felt in this sector.

These articles analyse the business environment in East Asia with reference to trade and FDI flows within the region and between East Asia and Europe, highlighting the way in which both sides can benefit.

This book examines the economic, social and political factors affecting labour markets, management style and organised labour in recent years.

Examines the culture clashes, the friendships and the changing businesses that Mitsubishi Corporation's London branch oversaw in the 85 years since its establishment. Brings new insight into Japanese corporate culture in Britain.

This book analyses the role of employment relations in the context of economic development in some of the key Asian economies: China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, the Phillipines, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.

This book assesses the organizational flexibility and pragmatism of Japanese management styles and contrasts this with Western management approaches which focus more closely on patterns of stability.

Examines recent developments in retailing in Asia, showing in particular how international influences are beginning to be felt in this sector, which has continued to be fairly traditional until recently in many Asian countries.