Explaining Guanxi: The Chinese Business Network

by Anthony Walker, Ying Lun So, Anthony Walker

Book Overview

Guanxi, a system of Chinese business relationships, is often described, but is rarely fully understood. Though it seems intangible, there is no doubt that it has contributed significantly to the success of Chinese entrepreneurs and the places where they work. Translated loosely as 'personal ties', this simple explanation belies a complex and nuanced system. Guanxi has often been criticised as nepotism - unfair, inefficient, even corrupt, and generally...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415384176
• ISBN13: 9780415384179
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.8"