Business Leadership in China: How to Blend Best Western Practices with Chinese Wisdom, Revised EditionISBN: 978-0-470-82730-7
Paperback
280 pages
March 2011
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Preface to the Revised Edition.
Foreword.
A Personal Story.
Part I Understanding Leadership in China Today.
Chapter 1 Introduction.
Chapter 2 Methodology and Format of the Book.
Chapter 3 Special Leadership Needs in China.
Chapter 4 Philosophical and Cultural Foundations of Western Leadership.
Chapter 5 Philosophical and Cultural Foundations of Chinese Leadership.
Chapter 6 Unique Leadership Traits in China.
Chapter 7 Leading from the Heart.
Chapter 8 Human Resource Trends in China.
Part II Making It Work in China.
Chapter 9 Truth versus Courtesy.
Chapter 10 Trust.
Chapter 11 Empowerment versus Hierarchy.
Chapter 12 Individualism versus Collectivism.
Chapter 13 The Rule of Man versus the Rule of Law.
Chapter 14 Innovation and Risk-Taking.
Chapter 15 Decision-Making.
Chapter 16 Influencing Employee Motivation.
Chapter 17 Teamwork.
Chapter 18 Rewarding Executives in China.
Chapter 19 Executive Coaching.
Part III What Do We Do Now?
Chapter 20 What Should a Leadership Program in China Look Like?
Chapter 21 Progressing from a Chinese Manager to a Global Leader.
Chapter 22 Conclusion.
Appendix 1 About the Interviewees.
Appendix 2 Key Chinese Concepts Relevant to Leadership in China.
Bibliography.
Index.