Export-management Books

I found this book very helpful and rich in content. We use this book for our MBA in Strategic Management course.

I would recommend this book as a quick and easy read to introducing oneself to Asian cultures overall.

It provides an outline of country-specific breakdowns of cultural behavior and perspectives. The author then applies this to observations and recommendations for marketing approaches or activities and grazes across both consumer marketing and some business dealings. Overall, I feel this scratches the surface of this interesting subject, and would have preferred to continue to dig a bit deeper into marketing specific examples of success and non-success in each country.

It is written in an easy to read style and I recommend this book as a quick and easy introduction to various Asian cultural differences overall.

This book combines history with anthropology in describing centuries of trade in the East Seram region, which centres on the Seram Laut and Gorom archipelagos.
These islands formed a major regional trade centre between western Indonesia and western New Guinea. However, as they grew no spices they did not become an important Dutch colonial post (unlike the Bandas, Ternate, Tidore and Ambon), thus preserving their trading traditions more intact.
It is extremely thoroughly written by one of the major experts on Maluku. The only reason I gave it only 4 stars is that the topic may be of limited interest to the wider public.

Too much has been made of Lewis & Clark. The real exploration of America's West Coast and the real contribution to American culture was that of a select group of Boston traders who departed poor their New England homes, turned round the Cape, and up to the Pacific Northwest, there trading iron and wool for otter skins, the most dense and precious of all mammal pelts and one of two items alone that the Chinese would deign to purchase from Americans.

Gibson tells the stories of these men, the men who established profitable trade for America, who brought hard currency into a broken economy, who set the stage for the American heritage of exploration cum capitalism that we see today in Silicon Valley.

I don't believe it is a coincidence that the shares held by the investors (half), captain (tenth), supercargo (seven percent), and crew (33 percent, total) mirrors that of technology companies today.

An informative, concise introduction to the culture and customs of the People's Republic of China. The book begins with a brief overview of the country, climate, language, and major cultural influences. It continues with a section on the business environment, which includes: basic attitudes of the Chinese government toward business; the work environment; Chinese attitudes about time, meetings and negotiating; and some strategies for success. There follows a section on Chinese customs and etiquette which includes: Chinese names, titles and greetings; communication styles; dress and appearance; entertaining and socializing. The final section contains additional information about basic Chinese phrases (not helpful since Chinese is a tonal language), how to address correspondence, some useful numbers, and some Internet address and additional books on China.

Having lived and taught in China for a few years, I can attest to the accuracy of the content. I even learned a few things myself. This is a good book for someone who needs a quick introduction to the subject of doing business in China. However, for anyone having a position of responsibility in a business venture in China, I would definitely recommend further reading on the subject.

I think this book was helpful regarding some of the cultural differences between how Italians and other cultures might do business. I think it could be very helpful to business persons doing work overseas. I don't think it's necessary reading for a tourist/traveler.

This is a slim book with excellent information. Absolutely crucial for anyone doing business in Korea. If you're planning to visit Korea - and do plan to visit Korea, it's a great introduction to the culture and the people. Also it's well written and a fast read.

Canada has vast uranium reserves and an advanced economy. One result was the development of the Candu nuclear reactor design. This book looks at Candu in the context of the overall Canadian nuclear program. We see how Candu was exported to several countries, albeit with many constraints. By the way, Candu used economies of scale in its designs. Basically, most Candu reactors were only drawn from a few designs. Whereas the US reactors tended to be individually customised, which drove up their costs.

What is very interesting are the recent developments for Candu, that the book discusses. Where the rise in oil prices are fuelled a global interest in nuclear power. Candu has been promoted in China. Though the Chinese are also building their own reactor designs. The Chinese market is potentially huge for Candu, given the huge growth of the Chinese economy. Coupled with the environmental effects of continuing massive coal burning.

Whereas in Canada itself, the book is sanguine about prospects of Candu installments. Few illusions about the chances of new Candu reactors here.

East Asia has developed tremendously in 50 years. Giving rise to the megacities considered here. Tokyo, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul and Bangkok. The book considers these to be global cities. Deeply tied into the rest of the world via communications and transport networks. With international trade often having aided their rise.

But the real questions raised by the book concern the future of these Asian cities. How will their economies continue to grow? The word postindustrial is liberally tossed around. What it means here is that the mega-industrial projects that might have helped the cities get where they are today, are not necessarily the way to go forward. Instead, the cities should encourage innovation and the development of a highly educated workforce. Skills need to be upgraded, outside the manufacturing context. To this ends, major universities located in the cities can be a vital enabler. Some cities, like Shanghai, with 839 research institutes, and Beijing, with 267, are well positioned in this aspect.

Another theme is that the cities should be heterogenous. In how their populations are made up. A cultural and ethnic diversity could aid in a positive social dynamism.

The book gives to the reader all basic information to start to think in Global Terms. All steps to face the new markets are presented in a objective view. Even if you work in a local company the book can make you think about threats which may come from abroad.