Asian Advantage : Key Strategies for Winning in the Asia-Pacific Region, Updated EditionAfter the Crisis

Book Description

How a rapidly changing Asia offers new opportunities for Western business

Despite the recent financial turmoil in the region, many Asian economies are restructuring and are poised for sustained growth. Asian Advantage is the most comprehensive strategic resource for analyzing business, political, and cultural conditions in each of Asia's fourteen most vibrant economies. From Australia to Japan to Vietnam, Asian Advantage provides a rigorous and practical framework for evaluating each country's potential role in a company's global strategy. With careful planning, multinational companies can greatly increase their fortunes by expanding into new markets, establishing new production sites, entering into wide-reaching alliances, and tapping new sources of intellectual capital. Featuring the recent experiences of six major multinationals-Matsushita, Motorola, Phillips, Procter & Gamble, Toyota, and Unilever-as well as numerous other companies active in the region, the book shows any company how to create a customized global strategy program for Asia.

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No longer topical or relevant.......2000-10-04

The Asian crisis has changed much and this book does not address issues or circumstances that concern managers or researchers today.

dated (when it was written)..........1999-05-27

This is at best a choppy book, written by various people on their perceptions of Asian business. I think it does little to explain how Asian businesses actually operate -- some it is PR, some of it hype and some just regurgitation from mewspapers, etc. These are some of the same types of people so picked on by the IMF now for failing to inform them how business actually functioned in Asia! The most telling evidence - although written just prior to the onslaught of the Asian crisis, none of the "experts" foresaw it or its effects on competitive business operations in Asia. It is even less useful now. Marginal at best.

Filled with information and insight........1999-03-25

Offers an evaluation of 14 Asian countries in terms of each one's potential role in the global strategies of multinational companies, from both a market and production or supply vantage point. The author examines the extent that strategy must be adapted to each nation and how each is strategically used by companies. It also provides a framework for developing regional and country strategies. Filled with information and insight. Reviewed by Gerry Stern, founder, Stern & Associates and HRconsultant.com InfoCenter.

more reflective from US scholar after Asian financial Crisis.......1998-07-13

Asian Financial Crisis is a drama for major multimational group, this book emphsizes new point for observation in asian area. After F.C., all of companies are rethinking regional stratigics and the exactive roles each country in this region. The collection of more 14 scholars which have researched in different asian county for long time. Offering some foundimental ideas could be helpful.

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Women and minorities are increasingly entering fields where white male power is firmly entrenched. The spaces they come to occupy are not empty or neutral, but are imbued with history and meaning. This groundbreaking book interrogates the pernicious, subtle but nonetheless widely held view that certain bodies are naturally entitled to certain spaces, while others are not. How are positions of authority racialized and gendered? How do people manage their femininity and/or blackness while in a predominantly white male context? How do spaces become naturalized or normalized, and what does it mean when they are disrupted? Engaging with a range of material from a variety of institutions, Space Invaders is a timely contribution to wide-reaching debates on race, gender and space. It is the first book to articulate the full complexity of diversity in organizations.

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J2EE is the crowning piece of Java technology. It makes distributed computing possible for the Java environment via a suite of Java APIs that work together. J2EE allows Java programmers to create Enterprise Applications that are scalable and fault-tolerant. J2EE is specification that is supported by a variety of application servers, including WebLogic. "Moving to J2EE with WebLogic 7" gives Java developers an introduction to the J2EE 1.3 technologies through the step-by-step development of an n-tier application. The book details best practices through the use of design patterns, provides clear examples of these patterns, and shows consequences of these design choices via performance analysis. Joe Graf and Chris Sousa leverage their years of experience creating distributed applications for top e-companies to provide a complete application that explains the whys, as well as the hows of n-tier development. While the book expects programmers to be familiar with JSP and servlets, it covers these technologies as well as EJBs, JMS, JAXP, and more, including WebLogic proprietary features. With the base understanding of J2EE in place, "Moving to J2EE with WebLogic 7" explains how to deploy and configure the application upon WebLogic. During this part of the book, programmers will learn about scalability, availability, and the network architecture to achieve these goals. The book chronicles the deployment of an Enterprise Application, creation of JMS queues, and configuring data sources. The book also shows programmers how to deploy the application into a cluster for high availability and better scalability.

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The dark side of franchising revealed

Truly outstanding

A must read for any potential franchisee

Good Investment

MUST BUY

Franchise Fraud: How to Protect Yourself Before and After You Invest
Robert L. Purvin
Manufacturer: Wiley
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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A primer on the promises and perils of franchising.

Now in paper! It's big business, accounting for one-third of America's retail revenue. But franchising is still a risky proposition—at least for the franchisee. This resource exposes the frauds and abuses too many companies perpetrate on their franchisees—everything from unfulfilled pledges of promotional support to oversaturating the market with outlets. It helps potential franchise owners avoid being victimized by explaining, in specific detail, what to look for, what questions to ask, and what agreements to make before signing a contract. Robert Purvin also reveals how to identify and take advantage of the worthwhile franchising opportunities available today.

ROBERT PURVIN, JR. (San Diego, California) is an attorney who is an expert on franchising and franchise law. He is Chairman of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers.

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The dark side of franchising revealed.......2007-05-28

I am researching some business opportunities, including franchising. I was put off by some of the terms of the franchise agreements that I had reviewed, and so ordered some books on the subject. "The Franchise Fraud" is a must read for anyone considering "renting" (you don't buy a franchise, they all have a limited term). Mr. Purvin exposes many of the traps and pitfalls that can befall a franchisee when they don't understand what they are getting into. He also debunks many of the rosy statistics about success rates quoted by franchisors. In many cases, the franchise company holds all of the cards, and the franchisee has very few rights under the typical franchising contract.

Truly outstanding.......2002-07-05

The most intelligent and well reasoned business book I have read in a long time.

As an aspiring entrepreneur, and like many others, I considered purchasing a franchise as one possible route to business ownership. Not having owned a business previously, I figured this could be a lower risk way to learn about business through the benefit of a pre-existing, "proven" business method. For the price of the franchise, I would enjoy a symbiotic, cooperative relationship with the franchisor, for a cut of my revenues in exchange.

In short, I was prepared to buy into the franchise fraud.

Robert Purvin knows his subject. He spent the better part of his career as an attorney representing franchisors. With so colorful a title, I was expecting a rant against franchises in the broad language of most business books.

I was pleasantly surprised. Mr. Purvin, in summary, details the many ways in which franchisors, well with the law as it currently exists, target and bleed their middle class franchisees. With citation to court cases, government publications, and other authoritative material, the autor picks apart the myth that "95% of franchises are successful". He details the powerful legal and contractual methods through which many franchisors, far from helping and coaching their franchisees, use franchisees' capital to test unproven markets, saturate existing ones and take over the cream of the crop.

Not wanting a single book to shape my opinion, I confirmed with actual franchisees their opinion of the industry. Their complaints read like a checklist from the book. Needless to say, purchasing a franchise has sunk to the lower rungs of my list of opportunities.

Don't get ripped off. Buy this book.

A must read for any potential franchisee.......2002-02-26

Purvin does a great job in giving detailed description on deceptive practices in the franchising industry. A real eye opener on how a person can be easily burned. The book is dated, but is still very relevant.

Good Investment.......2001-10-24

This book identified the qualities of a good franchise. This is a must read -- it is worth the investment in time and money!

MUST BUY.......1999-12-29

This is an excellent franchise book. It is very comprehensive and broad book with a lot of examples. It is written in a clear and easy to understand way. MUST BUY.

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Careers in Biotech & Pharmaceuticals, 2006 Edition: WetFeet Insider Guide (Wetfeet Insider Guide)
WetFeet
Manufacturer: WetFeet, Inc.
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1582075301

Book Description

Those looking for an industry with a potent and promising future should consider the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. This WetFeet Insider Guide describes the latest forces driving these industries; offers a run-down of opportunities available; profiles 21 top-ranked companies; profiles nine people currently working in these industries; and provides information on the recruiting process and specific tips for landing a job.

Careers in Biotech & Pharmaceuticals: The WetFeet Insider Guide (2005 Edition) (Wetfeet Insider Guide)

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Well written guide for anyone interested in a career in VC

Careers in Biotech & Pharmaceuticals: The WetFeet Insider Guide (2005 Edition) (Wetfeet Insider Guide)
WetFeet
Manufacturer: WetFeet, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Guides | Job Hunting & Careers | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

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Book Description

Looking for an industry with a potent and promising future? Consider the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Turn to this WetFeet Insider Guide for the latest forces driving these industries; a run-down of opportunities available; profiles of 21 top-ranked companies; profiles of nine people currently working in these industries; information on the recruiting process; and specific tips for landing a job.

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Well written guide for anyone interested in a career in VC.......2005-02-17

This is a well-researched and written guide for anyone interested in a VC career. It is primarily targeted at MBAs exploring their options after business school and puts a career in VC in context with the typical MBA alternatives - investment banking and management consulting. Even though as a mid-career executive I am not within that target group, I found this a compelling reading with helpful tips on how to get one of those elusive entry level VC positions through networking and aggressive self-marketing. I ordered this book directly from wetfeet.com and I was charged a whopping $15 for surface delivery.

The WetFeet Insider Guide to Careers in Biotech and Pharmaceuticals

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good to know...
Great Starter
Great way to start your search!
Great intro to the industry
Inadequate for

The WetFeet Insider Guide to Careers in Biotech and Pharmaceuticals
Wetfeet Staff
Manufacturer: Wetfeet.Com
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

Interested in saving the world-from a disease? Work in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, and you'll have the chance. Insiders love the variety of opportunity and challenges their work poses. And with the population aging and international markets blossoming, this industry has a promising outlook.

This Insider Guide covers a ton of information including:

What's involved in the product development cycle (it can take more than a decade to take a new drug to market)
The opportunities (everything from sales and marketing to engineering and science) available for undergraduates and MBAs
Background information and a glossary of common industry terms that will help you sound like you're an old pro
Profiles of more than a dozen of the biggest pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the world
Special information on the recruiting process
Specific tips on how you can land a job

Customer Reviews:

good to know..........2003-04-10

that at least the biotech market is experiencing good growth. i liked this guide for the specific info it gave on where those areas of growth are as well as the pros and cons for working in that industry. all in all, it gave me a good feel for what i can do once i graduate with my biology degree--and also important, how much i can expect to make (good for when i finally get into salary negotiations! would hate to be low-balled!). i'm thinking i'd like to go work at a biotech or pharmaceutical company, maybe get into one of their special undergraduate programs and then go back to school for my master's. this guide gave me the tools i need to target the specific companies that match my interests.

Great Starter.......2003-03-07

I thought this guide was really helpful to evaluate the industry overall and see where I fit in. It should also come in handy for answering questions intelligently when it comes time to interview.

I can see from the above review that a PhD candidate didn't find it very helpful, but I don't think this guide is primarily for PhDs. It's a general starter for those who are seriously cosidering a career in biotech and pharmaceuticals, but who might not have the structure and advisory help that PhDs have.

Great way to start your search!.......2001-12-18

This book is an great resource. As a non-tech person interested in biotech, I found it extremely approachable. Recommended.

Great intro to the industry.......2001-06-30

This is an excellent intro to the biotech and pharmaceutical industry--especially if you want to figure out how the industry stacks up, what kinds of opportunities there are, and how to go about finding a job with a firm. I worked at a dot com and decided that I wanted to try something new--biotech seems to be one of the few industries that's still growing today. This guide has helped me identify and pursue a number of opportunities at some very interesting companies. Like other wetfeet publications, it's also a great read.

Inadequate for.......2000-01-06

For $30 I expected a whole lot more. The majority of information is superficial and provides very little useful information for a person that is in the process of getting into this industry. I found the book to be more appropriate for those considering a career in the biotech industry. The industry breakdown section gives a very general overview of the different types of companies. There are a few pages of tables that I found useful particularly the number of jobs industry-wide categorized by employment function. There are 15 pages of company profiles that offer very general information. Looking up the stock symbol on Yahoo would give a much more in depth view of the company (of course that's free). The description of jobs was very brief weighing heavily on those jobs requiring business degrees. I very much liked the section that profiled real people in industry. I was very interested in reading the profile of a Ph.D scientist, but guess what there was no profile for this. There was some useful information on interview tips. Overall I'd say that the information contained within this book is minimally useful and definately not worth $30. In particular, the useful information for a Ph.D. is woefully lacking. On the positive side, as I review the Wet Feet website, I see a lot of useful information there. Since this company is relatively young, hopefully future versions will be more comprehensive.

Wetfeet Insider Guide to Careers in Biotech and Pharmaceuticals

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Wetfeet Insider Guide to Careers in Biotech and Pharmaceuticals
No Author
Manufacturer: Tandem Library
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: School & Library Binding
ASIN: 061392391X

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an overlooked spiritual classic.......2001-09-05

This book helped me deal with the issue of money in a spiritual context, without the sappy sentimentality or wishful thinking of most of the prosperity oriented stuff out there. If you're interested in learning how to deal with money in the context of your spiritual path, whatever it is, this book can help. It helped me transform how I use money and how I let it affect me.

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Don't Miss This One.......2001-06-06

The Stone River Assignment is an amazing book. Somehow riveting (no pun intended) even though the weight of the story is truly on the business of downsizing Stone River Metalworks, and the characters are in the service of that larger story. The way things work, and the way people don't always fit into the working scheme is a fascinating theme and certainly speaks to our experience. It's rare to get away with this kind of structure in a novel, and Wheeler has done it beautifully. There are two intertwined story-lines that play off each other. One is the corporate story, and the other is a love story. The idea that the hero is going to find himself in a really difficult position, when it comes to the interests of the corporation - because of his compassion and especially because of his love for the boss' daughter - makes the book incredibly compelling. The hero of this book, a moral and ethical person, is in a position of great power in the corporation. He has to deal with a terrible challenge. The story quietly and compellingly gathers dimension as it progresses. The book is interesting on many levels and has important things to say about the way we live. Wheeler has found a fine balance between characters and business matters and has worked it well throughtout the book. I greatly enjoyed reading this book. The pacing is flawless, the characters are idiosyncratic and sympathetic, and Wheeler makes us really care what happens.

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Focus Group Research for Marketers: What Marketers Need to Know About This Popular Research Technique to Use It Safely, Effectively and Wisely
Paul Crocker
Manufacturer: Xlibris Corporation
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1401017061

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A lively and practical guide for budding and blooming entrepreneurs.

So you want to be a successful entrepreneur? Fed up with taking orders from above? Want to be your own boss, make your own decisions, and go head-to-head with the big boys in the business world?

This is a book for people bursting with energy and ideas. It comes from the heart of a man who has seen and done it all in one of the toughest markets of them all. Bill Heinecke started his own business when he was in high school, was a millionaire before he was twenty-one, and now runs a business empire that straddles Southeast Asia. The Entrepreneur features a road map for budding businesspeople with tips on: how to get started; why you must follow your instincts and defy conventional wisdom; what is expected of a good leader; when to listen, when to act; and where to look for new opportunities.

William Heinecke (Thailand) is the world's largest manufacturer of golf gloves. He was recently valued at around US$100 million by Forbes magazine. Jonathan Marsh (Australia) is a journalist with the Sydney Morning Herald. He is a former Asia correspondent for the Independent and managing editor of the Asian Times.

Customer Reviews:

A must read book for everyone........2002-06-21

This is a fantastic book that is very easy and quick to read. I read it and now am buying copies for friends, children and about anyone else I think would benefit by understanding decision making rules that lead to success. It is one thing to be an "Entrepreneur" and quite another thing to be an Entrepreneur who makes good decisions that lead to business growth and profitability.

I wish I could find a source to buy this book in volume so I could get more copies at a lower cost.

World-class business thinker-Bill Heinecke.......2000-04-17

Imagine the opportunity to sit down in your favorite readingchair, mine just happens to be my buckskin leather chair, next to awarm fire... on a cool Florida evening in February. Add a nice bottle of Australian Merlot, and read the most commonsensical, witty, and highly diverse real world business success stories you have ever read, in one night. Directly from the mouth of one of the world's most successful entrepreneurs, in one of the world's toughest markets. This book tells of experiences with success and failure in business and how to keep it all in perspective without being riddled with those $50 words.

Every competent entrepreneur knows full well that starting any new venture in your own backyard is extremely difficult and very risky. Imagine if you move to a new city to start the business or even a new state, can you imagine dealing with a foreign culture or a foreign country as an American? I would expect 9.999 of 10 would fail miserably in this situation. In this new millennium, Global Mega-Corporations with G-V's and Global Express' are still finding that doing American-style business in Asia is tantamount to climbing Everest, not to mention Thailand specifically. But one common theme prevails in Thai business, American business or business anywhere else in the world, it simply takes common sense and the logic of knowing when to check your ego at the door.

This is a must read for every college student that wants to "climb the corporate ladder" someday, all budding entrepreneurs in all industries, middle-level managers who truly want to move-up, and senior level executives who want to understand how to work efficiently with the "team-members" who work with you to "increase the wealth of the shareholder." It is truly a team effort in Global Business today.

Bill, thanks for an inspiring, educational, and motivational read. I look forward to filing your flight plans and breaking speed records on the way to Bangkok with your new..........

Great Book.......2000-03-30

This has been one of the best books I have read in a while. Mr. Heinecke shows great insight into the methods of an entrepreneur. In addition, Mr. Heinecke's entrepreneurial endeavors have been centered in Thailand and Southeast Asia, giving the book great insight into Asian culture. After living in Thailand for 6 years as a child, it was very interesting to see the methods and organization of Mr. Heinecke's many business ventures I had grown accustomed to while in Thailand. Overall, and excellent book!

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Ultimate directory for conducting export-import operations in the country.Strategic economic, investment, export-import, and business opportunities info. Important export-import, government, and bus contacts and more.

Uzbekistan Industrial And Business Directory (World Business, Investment and Government Library)

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Uzbekistan Industrial And Business Directory (World Business, Investment and Government Library)
USA International Business Publications
Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0739705482

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This law handbook contains information on basic business legislation, laws and regulatoins affecting export-import, business, foreign investments, property rights, taxation and banking.

Uzbekistan Business and Industrial Directory (World Spy Guide Library)

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Uzbekistan Business and Industrial Directory (World Spy Guide Library)

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Uzbekistan Export-Import and Business Directory (World Economic and Trade Unions Business Library)

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Uzbekistan Export-Import and Business Directory (World Economic and Trade Unions Business Library)

Manufacturer: Intl Business Pubns USA
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Strategic information and contacts for conducting successful export-import and business operation in the country. Information on export-import products, exporters and importers, regulations, opportunities. Updated annually.

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