Trends in Asia Pacific Business and Management Research

Trends in Asia Pacific Business and Management Research
Author: Chris Rowley
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2022-03-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1000547930

This book is based on the review of literature on different themes related to business and management in the Asia Pacific context. All seven chapters included in this book explore the past, present and future of business and research. They cover diverse topics in the Asia Pacific context ranging from different ways of thinking to innovation implementation and efficiency, responsible tourism, internal marketing to leadership. This book will be useful for researchers, practitioners and policy makers. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the Asia Pacific Business Review.

International Business in the New Asia-Pacific

International Business in the New Asia-Pacific
Author: Terry Wu
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2022-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030876217

The Asia-Pacific region, sustaining more than four decades of rapid growth, has emerged as an economic force comparable in significance to Europe and North America. This book examines the economic, geopolitical, technological, demographic, and cultural forces that shape the international business strategies in the Asia-Pacific region. Specifically, it examines the seismic shifts in global business environment since the new century, and addresses emerging opportunities and threats in the Asia-Pacific region. This book offers new insights for international business in areas such as trade policy, supply chains, international investment, technological innovation, international marketing, digital economy, and human resources. The enclosed comprehensive and diverse analyses of the international business landscape in the New Asia are invaluable to scholars, managers, politicians, and policy makers alike. This book is engaging and informative. It presents a collection of diverse and cutting-edge topics that offer new insights into International Business activities in the Asia-Pacific region, raising questions for debate and opening pathways for future research. A must-read book for International Business scholars.— Hussain G. Rammal, University of Technology Sydney, Australia This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the general business environment in Asia. It highlights the complexities and dynamics of doing business in Asia and provides insightful understandings of emerging issues in the region. The chapter-by-chapter analyses of the region depict the rich thematic contexts in which key issues and challenges facing corporate executives as well scholars in international business. I believe that this book is valuable for students of international business, global business environment and regional studies. —Hongxin Zhao, Saint Louis University, USA

Trends in Mobile Technology and Business in the Asia-Pacific Region

Trends in Mobile Technology and Business in the Asia-Pacific Region
Author: Youngjin Yoo
Publisher: Chandos Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-06-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781843342243

This book introduces trends and developments in the area of mobile technology and business in the Asia Pacific region - an area which has emerged as a hotbed for not only much economic development generally, but also the mobile revolution that is sweeping through the globe. Although mobile technology did not originate in the region, over the last decade mobile and wireless technologies and services have rapidly grown in this area. Some companies from this area are taking the leading roles in many aspects of industry (hardware, software and service) and international standard setting organizations as well. The book presents 12 in-depth case studies written by specialists covering many countries in the region in order to provide an evolutionary perspective on mobile technology and business. The book offers both macro-level public policy implications and firm-level strategy for this emerging technology.

Leadership in the Asia Pacific

Leadership in the Asia Pacific
Author: Chris Rowley
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2016-05-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1134906242

This book examines the vital nature of the subject of leadership in Asia and looks, in particular, at the processes and practices within the Asia Pacific region. It describes how leadership processes differ across various regions and teaches managers how to better employ these processes in order to improve the success of their organisations. The work moves beyond looking only at Western ideas and explores further leadership perspectives based on differing cultural foundations. It considers the influences of Confucianism, Daoism, Mohism and Legalism and also reflects the character of different leadership styles, such as paternalistic, benevolent transactional and transformational styles, as well as authentic and entrepreneurial approaches. Throughout the text, a wide range of international contributors adopt an array of leadership and other theories, cases, sectors and methods to discuss leadership in Asia. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Asia Pacific Business Review.

Inequality in Asia and the Pacific

Inequality in Asia and the Pacific
Author: Ravi Kanbur
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 437
Release: 2014-02-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1134670206

Asia’s rapid economic growth has led to a significant reduction in extreme poverty, but accompanied by rising inequality. This book deals with three questions: What have been the trends of inequality in Asia and the Pacific? What are the key drivers of rising inequality in the region? How should Asian countries respond to the rising inequality? Technological change, globalization, and market-oriented reform have been the key drivers of Asia’s remarkable growth and poverty reduction, but they have also had significant distribution consequences. These three drivers of growth cannot be hindered because they are the sources of productivity improvement and betterment of quality of life. This book will be useful to those interested in policy options that could be deployed by Asian countries in confronting rising inequality.

Trends in Mobile Technology and Business in the Asia-Pacific Region

Trends in Mobile Technology and Business in the Asia-Pacific Region
Author: Youngjin Yoo
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2008-06-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 178063238X

This book introduces trends and developments in the area of mobile technology and business in the Asia Pacific region – an area which has emerged as a hotbed for not only much economic development generally, but also the mobile revolution that is sweeping through the globe. Although mobile technology did not originate in the region, over the last decade mobile and wireless technologies and services have rapidly grown in this area. Some companies from this area are taking the leading roles in many aspects of industry (hardware, software and service) and international standard setting organizations as well. The book presents 12 in-depth case studies written by specialists covering many countries in the region in order to provide an evolutionary perspective on mobile technology and business. The book offers both macro-level public policy implications and firm-level strategy for this emerging technology. - In-depth case studies of countries written by specialists, including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand - An overview of the emerging trends in both technology and business related to mobile technology in the Asia-Pacific region - A comprehensive survey of the mobile business markets in the region

South Korea

South Korea
Author: Young-Chan Kim
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2008-12-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1780632517

South Korea: Challenging globalisation and the post-crisis reforms examines the major economic issues flowing from the Korean financial crisis of 1997 and covers such issues as industrial relations, macroeconomic sectors, the role of administrations, and corporates' globalisation process by over-expanded foreign direct investment. The chapters contained in this book are written by a wide variety of contributors, including a former government technocrat, president's advisory board member, plus leading Korean economy specialists. - Includes empirical surveys from the leading academics in Korea - Exclusively research methodology on each topic - First attempt to explain limited but historically important period economic policy

The Rise of the Dragon

The Rise of the Dragon
Author: Kerry Brown
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2008-02-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1780632312

Chinese economic reform has been undertaken through a series of phased reforms. The goal of Chinese economic reform was to generate sufficient surplus value to finance the modernization of the mainland Chinese economy. This book provides an assessment of where investment stands today and it's likely future role in China. It reviews China's interaction with the rest of the world as the country advances towards superpower status. - Provides and accessible study of both inward and outward investment – not found in other books on China - Based on clear case studies while the author worked as an Embassy commercial officer from 2000 to 2003 in China, and then as a consultant for Western companies, and Chinese companies, seeking to implement inward and outward investment plans

Socio-Economic Development: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Socio-Economic Development: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1732
Release: 2018-11-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522573127

The social and economic systems of any country are influenced by a range of factors including income and education. As such, it is vital to examine how these factors are creating opportunities to improve both the economy and the lives of people within these countries. Socio-Economic Development: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications provides a critical look at the process of social and economic transformation based on environmental and cultural factors including income, skills development, employment, and education. Highlighting a range of topics such as economics, social change, and e-governance, this multi-volume book is designed for policymakers, practitioners, city-development planners, academicians, government officials, and graduate-level students interested in emerging perspectives on socio-economic development.

Trade Unions in Asia

Trade Unions in Asia
Author: John Benson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2008-05-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1134129610

Offering a comprehensive account of the role played by trade unions in Asia, this book focuses on the strategies they have adopted to represent workers, and discusses the issues surrounding wages and working conditions, health and safety, women‘s employment opportunities and human resource development.