Management in Chinese Cultures

Synopsis

Examines how Chinese culture differs from the West - in Chinese cultures, western stresses on individualism, delegation and empowerment are replaced by an emphasis on community and the family, a lean hands-on management style and a Confucian deference to authority. Uses interviews with innovators, entrepreneurs and managers in China and Hong Kong to discuss the effects these cultural differences have on the way business is done in nations with a large Chinese population. Looks at how creativity and innovation are affected and the implications for Western ideas about organisations and management.

Series

Creativty, Innovation and Change, Course B822

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 29 min.

Year of production

1999

Availability

Sale; 2001 sale: £75.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Notes

Also available paired with THEY DID IT THEIR WAY (SOM B822-VC1092), price £120.00 (+VAT +p&p).

Subjects

Business studies

Keywords

cultural diversity; cultural influences; management practices

Credits

Producer

Roger Penfound

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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