This comprehensive study examines the global strategies of multinational corporations (MNCs), the strategic evolution and the categories of their subsidiaries in China based on 150 MNCs. It is the first large-scale project of this nature to be conducted. The research has significant bearing on strategic planning for firms that have set up, are setting up or are planning to establish subsidiaries in China, and the firms that try to compete in the global marketplace. The findings are significant for the West, owing to the current economic crisis and the need to determine if subsidiary expansion strategies will help Western firms achieve the portfolio effects in operations and avoid the harmful impact of macro events such as the existing global financial crisis. Additional empirical findings, analysis, discussions, and suggestions for future studies are also presented. - Systemically reviews and summarizes the latest theories about MNCs' subsidiaries, analyzing the four main streams of research schools - Uses first-hand data from MNCs' subsidiaries of more than 20 industries from more than 10 countries including: USA, Japan, South Korea, and the European Union by way of two rounds of studies in 2001 and 2006 - Analyzes strategic evolvement models and evolution trends of subsidiaries of MNCs in China
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Dr Jinghua Zhao is the Dean in the School of Government at the Central University of Finance and Economics in China. He holds a PhD. from Nanjing University and his research interests include strategy and government administration. Previously, Dr. Zhao has served as Dean for the Business School at Shandong University for 12 years and published more than 40 high quality journal articles and six books in strategy. His recent research focuses on MNC strategy and comparative study across borders.
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List of figures and tables
About the authors
Part 1: Overview and conceptual building blocks
Chapter 1: Introduction
Abstract:
Need for this study
Practical significance of this study
Purpose and methods
Chapter 2: Conceptual building blocks
Abstract:
Multinational corporations (MNCs)
MNC subsidiaries
Growth and development strategy system
Strategy evolution of MNC subsidiaries
Part 2: Theoretical background and methodology
Chapter 3: Theoretical background
Abstract:
Evolution of MNC theory
Evolution of MNC overseas subsidiaries strategy
Chapter 4: Empirical research on growth and development strategy
Abstract:
Analytical model
Sample selection
Statistical methods
Hypotheses on the behaviours of MNC subsidiaries in China
Part 3: Hypothesis testing and analysis
Chapter 5: Strategic intent: investment and competitive factors
Abstract:
Hypotheses
Findings and analysis
Summary
Chapter 6: Corporate and functional strategies
Abstract:
Hypotheses
Findings and analysis
Summary
Part 4: Conclusions
Chapter 7: Conclusions
Abstract:
Growth and development strategies
Strategic system for MNC subsidiaries
Implications for practice and further research
Implications for policy-makers
References
Index