Well-written book which cuts wide swathe | The Chinese Tao of Business: The Logic of Successful Business...

Very timely book with contrarian perspective | The Chinese Tao of Business: The Logic of Successful Business Strategy | George T. Haley, Usha C.V. Haley, ...

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	• The Chinese Tao of Business: The Logic of Successful Business Strategy George T. Haley, Usha C.V. Haley, ... Wiley, 2004 - 329 pages average customer review:based on 27 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Serious book -- with a surprising twist

This is a serious book with some counter-intuitive conclusions. Logical, easy to read and based on a solid theoretical foundation - I recommend "chinese tao" heartily. At a minimum it will force you to think -- at its best it should bring about a serious retructuring of what it means for us to do business in China, and vice versa.

Well-written book which cuts wide swathe

I found this book very well-written, full of anecdotes and personal nuggets as well as statistical backing. In sum, it explained for me the contradictions, opportunities and pitfalls behind the "China miracle". I have read several books on China and I recommend this one over the rest.

A book of this kind is very difficult to write, as the authors chose to incorporate history, culture, modern business practices and the law (among other things!) to explain business success and failure in China. However, depsite their tall task, they did a good job. I especially liked the historical and political grounding combined with really fabulous personal interviews with CEOs. Some of the stories were fun (the golf story with Li Ka-Shing) and some were insightful (Pan Shi Yi's rise). I found the chapter on legal affairs in China useful but heavy going. However, regulatory risk is a big component of operating in China (just ask all those companies that have lost their patents there) and there is probably no "fun" way of communicating this. The authors' insights and recommendations were very useful.

This book should be read carefully and digested. I certainly do not advocate an overnight read (300+ pages!) but some chapters must absolutely be read before foriegners go to China -- and I think before the Chinese go abroad. George and Usha Haley have cut behind the hyperbole to reveal some very disturbing truths about this super power and the global business environment which it has changed for ever. More importantly, they have given us some ammunition to help us to control our destinies in this brave new world. A must read!

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Very timely book with contrarian perspective

So you are doing business in China and are spinning your wheels. You've read the culture and etiquette books and the ones on market potential. STOP! Read no further until you read the Chinese Tao. This unassuming (though not little) book packs a punch. If you want to make money in China as a private business, everything is conspiring you -- history, culture, laws and managers -- and mastering them, or atleast anticipating the punches, is key to success in China. A thoroughly enjoyable book, and Usha and George display wry humor through the sometimes weighty material. Recommended reading!

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Dry textbook approach

I found some information useful and interesting. However, what was disappointing was the stilted writing of the authors. I often got the impression that they were too repetitive and presented the work as if it were an instructional manual. Also, there was the feeling that the book was edited in a cut and paste format. Overall, there were interesting anecdotes, but this book will never be a THE reference for foreigners trying establish businesses in China.

Clears away the clouds

I read Chinese Tao on an overnight flight to Beijing, after reading a news interview with author Dr. Usha Haley and I found the book very helpful. I wish I had read it earlier. Although this book is clearly written and in a jargon-free manner, it does present some complex and counter-intutive ideas that need digesting for full impact.

For a novice to China, I would recommend reading the book about a month before making a trip to China -- and then perhaps again after returning. Old China hands in my company also found the book helpful to explain why things did not move as they thought they should in their business dealings.

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How can managers discover, develop and implement successful business strategies for China and our global economy? Drawing on in-depth research with top executives of successful Chinese and Western companies, this book provides a road map for profitable business strategies in our interconnected economy. In the process, the authors describe and examine both Chinese and Western strategic management, their weaknesses and strengths. Starting with an analysis of the historical, cultural and legal antecedents of Chinese strategy, the authors identify potential for synergy and dominance between companies from Western, industrialized economies and Chinese companies. The book closes with recommendations on how the managements of non-Chinese companies, now pouring into China, can most effectively compete and interact with Chinese businesspersons and governments.

The Chinese Tao of Business offers guidance to compete successfully against local companies and in foreign markets through:

· Unique insights into Chinese business strategy, including its origins and influencing factors · Insightful perspectives on the evolution of China?s markets and business environments · Incisive analysis of Eastern and Western strategic decision-making styles and how they differ · Cogent identification of hidden and overt threats, pitfalls and opportunities that Western companies face in China and how to plan for them · Effective direction through an Adaptive-Action Road Map (ARM) for successful business strategies in China and the global economy

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