16‚ pp1-17 Culture Implications for the Operations StrategyWalmart Experience in China Ming-Ling Chuang1 James J. Donegan2 Michele W. Ganon3 Abstract Many multinational corporations are aware of the topology of the Chinese market‚ what they lack is an in-depth understanding and the skills needed for effective operations. The paper describes the challenges faced by walmart as it attempts to replicate in China their lean retailing successes elsewhere in the world. Walmart has so far failed to
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China has been undergoing rapid economic growth since the adoption of its open door policy in 1979 . It keeps showing the world its enormous potentials in market economy. However in the recent decades‚ there has been increased awareness of unethical business practices in China. The production and purchase of counterfeiting goods has been one of the major issues. The International Chamber of Commerce (2004) estimates that 7 per cent of world trade is in counterfeit goods‚ and China has built a reputation
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ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) IN CHINA In China‚ many forms of ADR are combined with litigation and arbitration‚ which can be called hybrid processes that ultimately lead to legally binding outcome under appropriate circumstances. Therefore‚ in China’s legal practice‚ the meaning of ADR shall be slightly different from the normal definition‚ for example the result of ADR can lead to legally binding‚ hybrid processes‚ if it is agreed by both parties in dispute. It is generally accepted
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SYNOPSIS The case study is about Haute Couture Fashion Bhd (HCF) and how it ran into trouble in early 2009. HCF was established in the 1974 with first fully equipped factory in Penang then started out as a small unlisted family business in the clothing manufacturing business. HCF has very quick established as high quality manufacturer of both men’s and women’s clothes. The case relates‚ in particular‚ to the problems currently being faced by HCF. Its new Managing Director‚ Jeffrey Cheong had just
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INTEL IN CHINA – CASE REPORT Mr. Tang and Mr. Li are the participants of an interesting incident in the Beijing’s division of Intel China that can be analyzed with the help of some important Chinese concepts like face‚ hierarchy and preservation of social harmony. Mr. Tang is the new manager of the marketing programs of Intel China in Beijing‚ and has a background of Western education and years of working experience in the United States. Mr. Li is a young but skilful account manager‚ enthusiastic
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Case Study: Google in China Google issued a statement mentioning the attacks across the Internet generated from China and declaring its unwillingness to censor search results any more and indicating its decision of exiting China. Several months later‚ the company moved from Beijing to Hong Kong‚ out of Mainland China‚ and still has provided services to users in Mainland China‚ but also has faced many difficulties. This case is very typical and meaningful for foreign companies‚ which have willingness
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Confucianism in China: Past and Present China‚ a country of ancient history and tradition‚ known for having one of the oldest roots in history and carrying on ancient practices to the modern day‚ but China is rapidly changing‚ with new beliefs‚ practices and cultural ties China is rapidly becoming a world power‚ reforming those old traditions and creating new ones. However‚ the influences of ancient philosophies‚ such as Legalism‚ Taoism‚ and Confucianism‚ can still be felt in modern China influencing
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China Mobile Case Discussion Questions 1. Why did China Mobile feel it was necessary to issue equity in markets outside of its home base in Hong Kong? What are the advantages of such a move? 2. Why did China Mobile price the bond issue in U.S. dollars instead of Hong Kong dollars? 3. Can you see any downside to China Mobile’s international equity and bond issue? Answers 1. Maybe it’s because China Mobile wanted to take advantage of international exchange rates. Since the
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Tutor______________________ Final Grade_________ Date _______________ A Critical Study Of The Development Of the B2B E-commerce In China An Critical Study Of The Development Of B2B E-commerce in China --Case Analysis and Process Perspective 000117279 -- Jinhua Ma 2 A Critical Study Of The Development Of the B2B E-commerce In China Table of Content 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................
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McDonald’s: Is China Lovin’ it? Executive Summary This case studies McDonald’s’ business model as it develops to achieve success in the Chinese market. Issues addressed included how to retain McDonald’s’ image of cultural Americana‚ yet adapt to satisfy pallets and appeal to patrons in Chinese culture. 1. What is the purpose of conducting an external environmental analysis? What are the general environmental forces that could influence or have influenced McDonald’s development in China? The purpose
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