World-class manufacturing in Chengdu: a case study on China's first aviation joint venture

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A company venturing into the Chinese market is advised to be engaged in endeavors aligned with the country's economic development programs for the business to have a quick start as presented in the case study of United Technologies' Pratt & Whitney's joint venture with Chengdu Engine Company. China is also presented as being capable of absorbing world-class management activities when the global partner is sensitive to the central planning.

Author: DeFilippo, James S.
Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacturing, Joint ventures, Aircraft industry, Pratt and Whitney, Chengdu Engine Co.

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Introducing management science to enterprises in the People's Republic of China

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China has been posting high average annual growth rates since 1978. Despite the high growth rates, state-owned enterprises are facing difficult times because of poor management. Measures to change state-owned enterprises should be supplemented with qualitative improvements in workers' abilities and the application of modern management techniques in these enterprises.

Author: Kono, Tsutomo
Management science, Management, Evaluation, Government business enterprises, Public enterprises

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Software industry in the fastest emerging market: Challenges and opportunities

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Software industry has recognized the financial potential that exists in China in the year 2005 and hence, they are investing in fixed assets and infrastructure projects in China. Description of the competitive strategies of a number of domestic and international companies involved in sharing and growing the IT market in China are given.

Author: Kumar, Sameer, Jamieson, Jacky, Sweetman, Mathew
China, Prepackaged software, Market share, Computer software industry, Software industry, Company market share

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Subjects list: China, Economic aspects
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