Overseas Chinese family businesses have played an important role in the
Southeast Asian economies of Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore,
and the Philippines; and in other parts of the world, such as Australia
and North America.
Various studies have been conducted to reveal the secrets of successful
overseas Chinese family businesses, in terms of personal
characteristics, managerial style, and cultural values. In The Dragon
Network (Wiley; ISBN: 978-1-1183-3937-4; February 2013; US$39.95), these
issues are explained with examples from some overseas Chinese family
businesses, particularly in some Asian countries. This book shows how
flexibility, ability to adapt to changing business environment and
resilience, contribute to the success of many overseas Chinese family
businesses.
Written by Dr. A.B. Susanto and Patricia Susanto of The Jakarta
Consulting Group, the book features the development of overseas Chinese
family businesses, which include:
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The fast-growing overseas Chinese family businesses in Asia, Europe,
and The United States
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The contribution and influence of Chinese and local values in
supporting business values
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How overseas Chinese family businesses combine modern management
practices and Chinese traditional values
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How overseas Chinese family businesses deal with conflict,
particularly among their family members
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The succession planning and development in overseas Chinese family
businesses
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How overseas Chinese family businesses strive to maintain and develop
their businesses for next generations to come
Some familiar Chinese family businesses highlighted in this book are The
Hartonos (Indonesia), The Kweks (Singapore), The Kuoks (Malaysia), The
Gokongweis (Philippines), The Chearavanonts (Thailand), and many more.
The book offers insightful suggestions for developing Chinese family
businesses and integrating Chinese values for entrepreneurs, family
business owners and business professionals who are looking to learn the
ways the Chinese are doing business.
The Dragon Network is now available for purchase online and at retailers
nationwide in both print and all e-book formats. For a list of
retailers, visit http://www.wiley.com/buy/9781118339374.
