Doing Business & Managing
Enterprises in China

Tentative Outline

Introduction

• Globalization and China
• Business and economic environment
• International trade and investment
• Finance and taxation system
• Foreign exchange system
• Social and cultural factors
• Chinese business ethics

Doing Business in China

• Business domains and feasibility studies
• Entry modes; selection of local partners
• Globalization and localization - human resources, raw materials, marketing channels, etc.
• Intermediaries (consulting, accounting, auditing, legal, etc.)
• Value chain management and operational strategies
• Competing with domestic and foreign enterprises in China
• Cross-cultural factors

Managing Enterprises in China - I
Working with Domestic Enterprises

• Challenges of working with the state-owned enterprises (SOEs)
• SOE operations and strategies
• Challenges of working with privately-owned enterprises
• International operations of Chinese enterprises
• Case studies of publicly listed companies

Managing Enterprises in China - II
Managing Foreign Enterprises in China

• Key issues for foreign enterprises in China
• Emerging trends after China's WTO entry in 2001
• Investing in China; legal provisions
• Cross-border mergers and acquisitions
• Decision making and managerial styles
• Recommendations for foreign enterprises in China
• Case studies (equity joint ventures)