Chinese Culture, Organizational Behavior, and International Business Management

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The impact of Chinese culture can be felt in all areas of business and management in China, from Chinese firms to Western companies. This edited volume integrates contributions from multiple disciplines and countries, including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, France, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. More than merely a compendium of how-to-do-business-in-China tips, this book examines the influence of culture--specifically, Confucian values and Chinese traditions--on foreign direct investment, joint ventures, management styles and theories, and organizational behavior. Alon and his contributors demonstrate that significant differences still exist between Chinese and Western cultures, and that these differences require an adaptation on both sides. Chinese firms will need to adapt to the way Western organizations do busines, as well as to currents in Western management theory; meanwhile, Western firms will need to take Chinese cultural influences into account when formulating strategy. Both sides can benefit from the insights contained in this volume, which is relevant for scholars of international business, cross-cultural management, and organizational behavior.

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The Euro, Capital Markets, and Dollarization describes the economic and capital market results of the institution of the single currency, the euro, in Europe after January 2000. This startling event appears to foreshadow increased capital market efficiency, increased labor migration, massive cross-border mergers, the eastward spread of the monetary union, and the division of the world into currency blocs. Visit our website for sample chapters! Visit our website for sample chapters!

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Essential skills for the information age. Master state-of-the-art computer skills quickly and confidently with the Essential Computers series. These clear and concise step-by-step visual guides are designed to help beginners acquire all the techniques necessary to use today's information technology, from word processing and desktop publishing to entertainment and the internet. Buying & Selling Online helps you search the web for the products you want, and buy them securely, and includes: How to buy online, Using a search engine, Checking a site's security, Using passwords, Sites to avoid, Finding collectibles and antiques, Onscreen security symbols, Tips for buyers and sellers, Classified ads and newsgroups, Handling disputes, and Using your own website.

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An up-to-the-minute, concise and friendly book that details each critical step of starting your own business. Covers all the federal, state and local regulations.

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A wonderful primer on starting a business with contact information for locating startup funds if necessary........2006-09-13

This is a valuable book (resource) for budding entrepreneurs. It seems to try to cover all the bases for starting a small business, but it can't do them all well in the space available between its covers. The book is only 288 pages long. If you are in the planning stages of starting a small business, then I highly recommend you get a copy of this book. Read it, study it, and outline it. There are helpful checklists to help you grasp the subjects. You will come up with a plethora of keywords and terms that you will want to google to find Web pages giving more detailed (and maybe more current) information.

I am a SCORE counselor (Senior Corps of Retired Executives) who typically does face-to-face counseling sessions three nights a month. It would really be neat if my clients would read this book BEFORE they came to their session with me because they would pretty much be "educated customers" ready to ask educated questions. Our sessions would be so much more beneficial.

My favorite chapters were:

1. Initial business concerns
2. Your business' structure
3. Business start-up details
5. Sources of business assistance (SCORE is mentioned here)
7. Your smart business plan (and a good sample plan is included)
8. Obtaining the financing you need

The book is weak when it comes to how the Internet can be used in corresponding, hiring, and marketing. But this is just one example of how googling keywords and concepts found in the book will make the book more complete. Don't treat the book as authoritative on the law. It isn't. Nor was it ever intended to be. It is light on tax information as it relates to small business.

I was particularly impressed with the material presented in Chapter 2: Choice of Legal Entity. That subject is sorely ignored in most small business books, and it is critically important. It is a subject I regularly must spend a great deal of time discussing at my SCORE sessions. This book does a pretty good job on the topic.

Chapters 4 and 9 through 12 are easy to find fault with. The topic of each could fill a book. But having these topics covered definitely will help a budding entrepreneur know some of the issues they raise.

I would have liked the book more if Chapter 6 (marketing) had been less superficial. When I read it I got the impression that the author was more a public relations expert than a marketing expert. I generally categorize public relations as a subset of marketing. Marketing includes advertising, public relations, and a whole host of other promotion techniques. I did not get this message when I read the book. I also would have liked the book better if the Internet, email, and Web sites had been discussed more. But there are many books on those subjects. Therefore, I can't complain too much about the limited discussion of computers.

When you read this book it may feel a little like it was produced on an assembly line. Maybe it was? There are 50 versions of this book sold; the only state I haven't found a copy for is Montana. Content is king, and this book has it. 5 stars!

How To Incorporate and Start a Business in Missouri

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How To Incorporate and Start a Business in Missouri
J. W. Dicks
Manufacturer: Adams Media Corporation
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Binding: Paperback

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Over 30 books covering individual states!

How to Incorporate and Start a Business in... covers every essential topic you need to understand to start a business right. Protect yourself and your business with expert knowledge provided in this book. The easy-to-follow steps and worksheets guide you through every aspect of incorporation and starting your own business. This book discusses in detail:

Selecting an operating entity-which one is best for you? Learn the pros and cons of each type:
Sole proprietorships
Partnership-general and limited
"S" corporations
Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)

The five necessary steps to incorporation-five essential moves you must know and follow:
Choose a name: learn the legal ramifications of this simple step
Prepare the Articles of Incorporation
Write the bylaws
Hold the organizational meeting
Issue the stock

Raising Capital-Avoid costly mistakes and financing pitfalls that leave other business owners behind:
Identify potential investors
Sell stocks, notes, bonds, or convertibles
Borrow money from banks, credit unions, and venture capital firms

Dealing with the law-Legal issues always come up, so be prepared:
Learn how to arm yourself with knowledge
Handle disputes
Tips to keep you out of court

Preparing Contracts and Leases-Learn the tricks of the trade to save you time and money:
Identify the essential elements
Master unique aspects of your business
Negotiate a lease for maximum benefit, minimum risk

Understanding copyrights, trademarks, and patents-How does this apply to you?
Learn how to copyright material
Identify the key elements of a trademark
Navigate the patent process

Mastering your taxes-Save money by following advice outlined in this chapter:
Choose an accounting method
Keep accurate records
Learn what you can deduct, and what you can't

How to Incorporate and Start a Business in... will also each you how to hire the best employees, extend credit to your customer, acquire the proper insurance for your business, and maximize corporate and executive benefits.

Don't be left out in the cold! How to Incorporate and Start a Business in... How to Incorporate and Start a Business in... will guide you past common snares and pitfalls that hamper the efforts of many new business owners. This book contains dozens of profit strategies engineered to maximize your profit and prevent common mistakes. Plus, this book outlines specific laws and procedures you need to be aware of to do business in your state. It's specifically designed for you. How to Incorporate and Start a Business in... is easy to read, informative, and will save your business both time and money. Use its expert advice to get you started and keep you business on the path to success!

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JD career changer

The WetFeet Insider Guide to Consulting for Ph.D.s, Lawyers, and Doctors
WetFeet
Manufacturer: WetFeet, Inc.
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1582072566

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Consulting. It'ss not just for MBAs anymore. PhDs, JDs, and MDs with expertise in computers, economics, health care, human resources, or statistics stand a good chance of finding a position with a firm doing consulting in that area. This WetFeet Insider Guide is designed to help non-MBA advanced-degree holders find a niche--and a job--in the consulting industry.

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Are you finishing up your PhD but wondering how you're ever going to get tenure without moving to East Podunk, North Dakota? Or maybe you're winding up law or medical school but realize that the career path before you seems too limited. There's no need to throw your degree out the window in frustration and work in a coffee shop. Consulting, a huge, growing industry filled with tons of bright and well-compensated people, can't find enough of them to fill its staffing needs. Some consulting firms are hungry for warm bodies, while others prize advanced-degree backgrounds. In either case, you'll find that a world of opportunity awaits you in this field.

But wipe that drool of your chin and hold on a second: There are a lot of things to consider before you send your CV off to the Big Five and McKinsey & Co. and wait for them to get back to you. Something seems a little fishy here: Why are they paying so well? What do they want from you? There's got to be a catch. How do you know if you're really going to like the work? WetFeet's Consulting for PhDs, Lawyers, and Doctors will give you an insider's look at one of the most dynamic industries around and then help you get a hard-won interview¿and ace it.

Sound good? Questions this Insider Guide will answer include:

What do consultants do, anyway?
Can you really make $80,000 plus a fat signing bonus as a consultant out of graduate school?
What are all the different types of consulting, and which is best for you?
How does consulting stack up against academia, law, and medicine as a career?
What firms might hire you?
How do you create a killer resume?
What's the hiring process?
What's the case interview and how can you crack it?

Customer Reviews:

JD career changer.......2003-04-11

I've been considering the intimidating notion of a career change for some time now but honestly felt at a loss as to what particular steps I should take. Having been in the legal profession for some time I, like many lawyers, invested a lot of identity in my job, so cosidering options beyond just being a lawyer was, well, difficult. I stumbled across this guide and it switched on a big lightbulb over my head. It's proved to be a great resource so far in that it is specifically targeted to my situation as a JD. The in-depth, insider info has really helped me come up with some great options and take the first steps towards a consulting path. Now the idea of a career change has been broken down to bite-sized manageable chunks. I highly recommend this as a great career resource.

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A Commonsense Guide to Your 401(k) shows you how to measure services and fund performance, assess a comfortable level of personal risk, scrutinize expenses, and make sense of fees and tax consequences. With it you can increase the potential of your 401(k) and achieve the rewarding retirement you've been working for.

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Very Powerful Presentation on 401K.......2005-11-10

I have gained much from this small yet fact filled book and feel much more secure about the future.

A concise guide to your 401K.......2004-02-01

This short book covered more than I thought it would, a must read if you are considering a 401k plan or are ready to retire.

Great help with financial planning whether you are 22 or 62.......2002-08-07

Ms. Rowland does a great job answering just about every question imaginable when it comes to dealing with your 401K plan. There is advice for getting started,switching jobs, planning beneficiaries, actually retiring, taking loans out against your 401k...everything. The book is written in a series of 2 page articles she lists as "steps" so if you want to skip around you can. While a little of the material is dated as a result of the recent tax changes, it is mostly in regards to amounts an individual is able to contribute. I felt I was fairly knowledgeable on this topic before I started reading but I found it pretty interesting and worth the time.

excellent book.......2000-06-25

This book is excellent! She explains, in-depth and in easy to understand language, exactly what a 401(k) plan is and how to use it to plan for retirement. Her book clearly explains the role of the 401(k) in retirement.

A must read if you are considering 401(k).......1999-07-11

This is an excellent book about 401(k) plan. I found 99% of my questions answered in that book. The book is well-organized, and the author did a good job in presenting the pros and cons of 401(k)plan. The only thing I recommend to the author is elaborating more about the 401K status for non-residnts, and how can they get their money out of this plan in case they decided to leave the country.

5 Books: 1) You're Fifty--Now What? Investing for the Second Half of Your Life / 2) A Commonsense Guide to Your 401(k) (Bloomberg) / 3) I'm Retiring, Now What?! / 4) Your Top Investing Moves for Retirement / 5) Investing for Retirement (Unboxed Set of Personal Finance Books)

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5 Books: 1) You're Fifty--Now What? Investing for the Second Half of Your Life / 2) A Commonsense Guide to Your 401(k) (Bloomberg) / 3) I'm Retiring, Now What?! / 4) Your Top Investing Moves for Retirement / 5) Investing for Retirement (Unboxed Set of Personal Finance Books)
Charles Schwab , Mary Rowland , Barbara Wagner , Hope Egan , Deirdre Martin , and Junius Ellis
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000WMB2Q2

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5 Books: 1) You're Fifty--Now What? Investing for the Second Half of Your Life / 2) A Commonsense Guide to Your 401(k) (Bloomberg Personal Bookshelf Hardcover) / 3) I'm Retiring, Now What?! / 4) Your Top Investing Moves for Retirement / 5) Investing for Retirement, (Unboxed Set of Personal Finance Books), in either Hard or Softcover, (See Seller Condition Comments), Shipped in one package to save on shipping costs.

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A Commonsense Guide to Your 401(K)

Manufacturer: Bloomberg Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Retirement Planning | Aging Parents | Parenting & Families | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B000FT6A0A

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List Price: $19.95 Presently, over 22 million Americans have 401(k) plans, worth an astounding $750 billion, and listeners lucky enough to participate in the plan owe it to themselves to follow the sound advice in this objective guide to this particular approach to retirement planning. Columnist and author Rowland (The New Commonsense Guide to Mutual Funds, Bloomberg, 1998) outlines how and why 401(k)s have become the most important retirement-planning vehicle for most Americans, and in a professional, prescriptive style, she narrates the steps to follow in using them to prepare retirement goals. Since research reveals that few enrolled in this perk are experts on the way the plan works, Rowland lays out in terms understandable by all how it helps to reduce taxes and how one can monitor hidden expenses, take loans, and make withdrawals. The idea here is to understand how to use 401(k)s to get where you want to be in the future. Highly recommended, along with the print version, for all public libraries.Dale Farris, Groves, TX

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A Commonsense Guide to Your 401(K)

Manufacturer: Dh Audio
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio Cassette

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ASIN: 1886464871

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Very good book. Well worth the money........1999-04-06

This book is very interesting if you have any interest at all in the history and the making of Briggs and Stratton. The book has a lot of coverage of the pre-war engines as well as new.

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An indispensable guide for companies marketing to four-to twelve-year-olds.

Customer Reviews:

Don't BUY into this.......2004-12-15

Only in this day & age where the "ME" BOOMER generation is having childrenat a menopausal age and teaching them the value of "the one who dies with the most toys wins" Now children are brought up with having everything they want and are raised learning the importance of having it all. Who needs love when you can have an Ipod Mini?

thanks Jim.......2004-04-07

Your books let me know again how interesting and beautiful the world is. Also it is valuable reference if I have my own children in the future.

Fabulous research!.......2003-01-22

This book provides valuable insight into maximizing profit from your 4-12 year-old target market - it has been very helpful in developing promotional material for my large corporate firm. With this valuable research I helped my firm pull in larger profits, leaving minds of society's youth in my wake - including the minds of my own children. But that's okay: I make it up to them by buying them whatever they want. Of course, I'm sure they will want the usual - a trip to the new Disney movie and dinner afterwards at McDonald's. It's baffling yet convenient how they always want the same thing! I recommend this book to any father with sound, capitalistic priorities.

marketing to children? Just eat 'em!.......1999-10-26

There is a special place in hell reserved for Marketers and now there is an extra-special place in hell for those that market to children. Dr. McNeal probably has a suite reserved for him.

Coming Soon! The Kids Market: Myths and Realities.......1999-04-21

The newest book from James McNeal answers important questions about the kids market, including: When do children become consumers? Do kids really save more than their parents? How much money does the average kid have and where does it come from? Why are the numbers six and seven more effective at getting kids' attention than other numbers? What do children say is their favorite fast food? How do children in other countries spend their time and discretionary income? Find answers to these and other important questions from the expert on marketing to kids. Pehaps the book's finest feature is the information contained in dozens of actual drawings done by children from the U.S. and abroad. It's amazing how much you can learn from these illustrations when you have a seasoned expert to point out their most interesting elements and share his wisdom on the topics at hand.

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This new book is an invaluable guidebook for companies trying to capitalize on the opportunities in both developed and emerging cross-border markets. Noted experts discuss critical topics corporate executives--and all those involved with their company's legal, accounting, and tax matters--need to know to successfully complete complex, global transactions.

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A Remarkable Accomplishment.......2003-03-05

Due Diligence for Global Deal Making is one of the most enlightening and comprehensive books of its kind. Editor and contributor Arthur Rosenbloom has identified a group of thoughtful, experienced due diligence practitioners who describe the process from seven different points of view. The process is covered both from an in-bound and an out-bound standpoint. Despite the diversity of perspectives, the book maintains a consistent style and voice and refrains from undue repetition.

Each of the seven substantive chapters looks at a business using a slightly different lens: strategic, operational, financial and accounting, legal, tax, organizational and, oddly but perhaps most interestingly, the Internet. Scattered through the chapter are cautionary tales of what can go wrong in the real world if the practitioner or the client cuts corners. At the end of each chapter is a series of charts and lists which sets forth the subjects of investigation, often with indications of where to find the information or how it is important to the evaluation of the target.

For anyone who has to conduct, supervise or coordinate due diligence, this overview is remarkably helpful. For the young attorney, accountant or business strategist, Due Diligence provides a veritable Bible for his or her own due diligence. But more importantly, the book informs the reader how the information gleaned fits into the overall process.

Rosenbloom's brief but enlightening look at the due diligence world post 9/11 is among the most compelling parts of the book. This section alone can be worth the price of the book. The possible effects of terrorism or war on a business, in concrete terms, or on the material adverse change or force majeure clauses of a contract are sobering and helpful.

Describing due diligence from seven points of view and then domestic and foreign aspects on top of that is a tall order. This informative book is a remarkable, and even entertaining accomplishment...

Packed with Knowledge!.......2003-02-26

As with marriage, the success rate for global deal-making should give the wise investor pause. Most such mergers and acquisitions do not increase shareholder value. Even with the fallout from the burst bubble still landing all over the place, the juggernaut of globalization is such that international deals still manage to engender a lot of passion; it seems the grass is always greener on the other side of the border. Business leaders know that sometimes the riskiest move is the one they decide not to make, since a good strategic acquisition can ensure your company's survival. For these reasons, interest in cross-border transactions will probably remain strong, as industries consolidate and as global economic barriers collapse. However, deals that involve foreign accounting and legal practices can be absolutely perilous without expert professional guidance. This clearly written, thorough compilation can help you avoid making a bad decision and improve your odds of success. We from getAbstract strongly recommend it to anyone involved in (or considering getting involved in) global deal making.

Do Better Deals by Doing Better Due Diligence.......2002-11-06

Doing mergers and acquisitons that create value for shareholders is harder than ever. It is even more difficult to do this in a multi-national environment. The compelxities of tax, accounting, securities laws and the regulatory differences add enormous complexities to the already huge challenges of just getting the stragegy right and executing it!!

This handbook, Due Dilignece for Global Deal Making, dramatically increases the odds of doing a deal better. Many experts believe that deals are made or broken in the due diligence phase. That is is where you figure out how much to pay, and the valuation is totally dependent on what you find out and what questions you ask.

This book covers it all from strategic imperative to tax rules. It also has an excellent chapter on my own area of expertise, people and organizational fit. I found the section on beginning to evaluate the fit of the corporate cultures particularly helpful. We think the success of true mergers are highly influenced by the cultural fit.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone practicing in this area, regardless of their area of expertise, as it gives them context for all of the other important, areas.

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Due Diligence for Global Deal Making ; The Definitive Guide to Cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Financings, and Strategic Alliances
Arthur H. Rosenbloom
Manufacturer: Vision Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 8170945658

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This report contains business intelligence information for succesful export-import, business and investment operations, strategic contacts and more... The report also contains selected information on investment and business opportunities, international economic projects, tenders, government projects, as well as, marketing and export-import opportunities information.

Georgia Foreign Policy and Government Guide (Us Regional Investment & Business Library)

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Georgia Foreign Policy and Government Guide (Us Regional Investment & Business Library)

Manufacturer: Intl Business Pubns USA
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This yearbook contains information on investment business opportunities, international economic projects, tenders, government projects, marketing and export-import opportunities information.

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Georgia Investment & Business Guide
Emerging Markets Investment Center
Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0739702580

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This investment guide contains basic information on economy, business, export-import and investment climate, opportunities, regulations. Provides strategic information on economy, industrial development, banking, and government. Includes information on the most important business contacts and business travel. Updated annually.

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Georgia Investment & Business Guide
USA IBP
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Basic business legislation, laws, export-import regulations affecting business, business climate and contacts

Georgia Investment & Business Guide (World Investment and Business Library)

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Georgia Investment & Business Guide (World Investment and Business Library)
USA International Business Publications
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ASIN: 0739717626

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This investment guide contains basic information on economy, business, export-import and investment climate, opportunities and regulations. Provides strategic information on economy, industrial development, banking, and government. Includes information on the most important business contacts and business travel. Updated annually.

Georgia Mineral & Mining Sector Investment And Business Guide (World Business, Investment and Government Library)

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USA International Business Publications
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