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Technology and Knowledge Transfer in China

Author:Dr Richard Li-Hua

Published 2004
Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

Business / Economics /
Finance

160 pages

ISBN 0754639282

Contents

1. Introduction

2. Philosophical notions and structure of the book

3. Development and current state of understanding of technology transfer

4. Technology transfer in the construction industry in China

5. Theory and practice of knowledge transfer

6. A world bank financed project in China : Xiaolangdi

7. A study of Jiangsu, Henan and Xinjiang

8. A structured survey in three different economies

9. Correlation between knowledge transfer and economic development

10. Conclusion.

Marketing Competences and Strategic Flexibility in China

Description
In the age of globalization, China presents a unique setting for organizations. However, the uncertainties and ambiguities prevalent in the Chinese business environment, in particular in the area of marketing competences and strategic flexibility, are neither well understood nor effectively negotiated by the international investment community. With examination of what is currently happening in terms of Chinese business, this book addresses Chinese business culture and its turbulent business environment. In particular, it discusses how firms build and leverage distinctive competences, capabilities of organizationhal learning and strategic flexibility to achieve superior customer-focused performance in fast-moving environments.

1. Introduction
2. Philosophical Notion and Framework of the Book
3. Turbulent Chinese Business Environment
4. Constructs and Constituents of Core Competences
5. Conversation with Senior Chinese Business Executives
6. A Structured Survey in Beijing, Tianjin and Shenzhen
7. Creation of Strategic Flexibility and Core Competence
8. Building Dynamic Capability for Superior Customer Performance
9. Discussions and Conclusion

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Publishing Ltd

Authors:
YONGGUI WANG is Professor of Organizational Strategy and Marketing at the School of Business, Nanjiing University, China.

Richard Li-Hua is the Editor of the Journal of Technology Management in China.

Contract Management for International Projects

Author: Dr Richard Li-Hua

Publisher: China Building Press

Practical Psychology in Construction Management

Author: Dr Richard Li-Hua, Dr Shaoshan Li

Publisher: China Building Press

Handbook for Construction Consultants

Handbook for Construction Consultants

China Building Industry Press, Beijing P.R.C.

ISBN 711203150-8F 240PP897

1994

A Dictionary of American Colourful Idioms

A Dictionary of American Colourful Idioms

China Broadcasting and Television Press, Beijing, P.R.C.

ISBN 7-5043-2356X/H. 78PP895

1994

Forthcoming publications in 2007

The following books are in the pipeline:

Knowledge Transfer in China's Higher Education: Conversation with University Presidents

Authors: Dr Richard Li-Hua, Salford Business School, Salford University, UK; Dr Lucy Lu Newcastle University, UK; Dr Wang Lin, Qingdao Ocean University, China

Publisher: The Edwin Mellen Press

China's Highway of Information and Communication Technology

Authors: Dr Richard Li-Hua, Salford Business School, Salford University; Dr Yu Jiang, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Publisher: Palgrave Maemillan Publishing Ltd.