The Art of Chinese Management: Theory, Evidence and Applications

The first large-scale empirical surveys of Chinese organization in mainland China, with a special focus on the previously almost neglected private enterprises, combining theory development (new "Web-based Chinese Management" model) and practical advice ("CHINA framework for high organizational effectiveness") grounded on solid empirical evidence instead of "guesstimates" or very limited case study evidence.

Table of Contents:
Part I: Introduction and development of Theory - Laying The Groundwork Setting the stage - The Miraculous rebirth of private enterprise in China A new distinctive framework of Web-based Chinese Management (WCM) Part II: Empirical Findings - Establishing the Fact Base Distinctive characteristics of Chinese management Influencing factors of structure and management in China Organizational effectiveness of Chinese companies Part III: Practical Applications - Using the Facts for Design The Organization of the Future: WCM as a Model for the 21st Century? Achieving Excellence in China: Key Success Factors in the Land of Dragons Conclusions and Research Outlook - A Glorious Past, Challenging Present and Bright Future Ahead for China? The art of Chinese management? - Change the present to restore the past Appendix Detailed survey methodology Qualitative research design Research Models Glossary Name Index Subject Index Bibliography

Review :
"This is one of the more intriguing books on management in China to be published in the last few years. ... a fascinating account with many insights."--Morgen Witzel, Human Systems Management "The author, who has a Ph.D. from Oxford, researched at Harvard and taught at Beijing University amongst other places, has carried out an extensive survey of this new phenomenon and has done it with analytical rigour. He knows China well and has written an authoritative work that represents a serious contribution to the field."--Malcolm Warner, Journal of General Management "Knowing how Chinese enterprises work, and how cooperation and competition with them is to be managed, is a useful tool in any businessman's kit, and the book offers many useful guidelines in that direction."--Michael Ashkenazi, Asian Business & Management "Professor Schlevogt has put together a comprehensive guide to Chinese management. The book is one of the most important works written on the subject. Academics, students, and practitioners will find the text intriguing, inspiring, and informative."--Tony Fang, Asia Pacific Business Review "The Web-based Chinese management model explains the theory; evidence, and applications of the pivotal Chinese enterprises on the mainland and in the private sector as a whole."--Business Horizons "This is one of the more intriguing books on management in China to be published in the last few years. ... a fascinating account with many insights."--Morgen Witzel, Human Systems Management "The author, who has a Ph.D. from Oxford, researched at Harvard and taught at Beijing University amongst other places, has carried out an extensive survey of this new phenomenon and has done it with analytical rigour. He knows China well and has written an authoritative work that represents a serious contribution to the field."--Malcolm Warner, Journal of General Management "Knowing how Chinese enterprises work, and how cooperation and competition with them is to be managed, is a useful tool in any businessman's kit, and the book offers many useful guidelines in that direction."--Michael Ashkenazi, Asian Business & Management "Professor Schlevogt has put together a comprehensive guide to Chinese management. The book is one of the most important works written on the subject. Academics, students, and practitioners will find the text intriguing, inspiring, and informative."--Tony Fang, Asia Pacific Business Review "The Web-based Chinese management model explains the theory; evidence, and applications of the pivotal Chinese enterprises on the mainland and in the private sector as a whole."--Business Horizons