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Author Han, Zheng

Title Managing foreign research and development in the People's Republic of China : the new think-tank of the world / Zheng Han
Published Oxford : Chandos Pub., 2008

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 245 pages) : illustrations
Series Chandos Asian studies series
Chandos Asian studies series.
Contents Cover; Managing Foreign Research and Development in the People's Republic of China: The new think-tank of the world; Copyright; Contents; List of figures and tables; About the author; List of acronyms; 1 Introduction; The context; Objectives and structure; Notes; 2 Literature review; Research on patterns of R & D internationalisation; Research on motivations for R & D internationalisation; Research on managing international R & D; Research on R & D management in China; Notes; 3 The emerging market of China; Fast-growing economy with high potential; Dynamic business environment with uncertainties
Notes4 Patterns of foreign R & D in China; Types and missions; Number and origins; Locations; Notes; 5 Motivations and challenges of foreign R & D in China; The case of Unilever Research China; The case of Siemens VDO Automotive; Motivations; Challenges of managing R & D in China; Conclusion of research phase I; Notes; 6 Managing R & D professionals in China; Strengths, deficits and particularities of R & D professionals; Recruiting; Training and development; Evaluation and remuneration; Retention; Conclusion; Notes; 7 Managing intellectual property rights; The environment of IPR protection in China
IPR protection systems in ChinaUncertainties in IP management practice in China; Conclusion; Notes; 8 Managing cooperation with local universities; The context of R & D cooperation; Case examples of MNC cooperation with local universities; Discussion of research findings; Conclusion; Notes; 9 Conclusion and outlook; Appendix: IP-related laws and regulations in China; References; Further reading; Index
Summary The undertaking of R & D in China by foreign organisations is explained through an analysis of the patterns of foreign investment in R & D and the motivations and challenges for undertaking R & D in China. The book provides a detailed reference source which outlines the general environment of R & D in China through governmental policies, Chinese domestic science and technology systems and contemporary developments of intellectual property protection. The practical implications for companies intending to set up R & D in China are also discussed. Contemporary environmental circumstances of undertaking R & D in China (policies, systems etc.)Insights from the perspective of R & D managers in China (best practices, lessons learned and case studies)Important implications for R & D activities in China
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-242) and index
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Subject Research and development contracts -- China
Research, Industrial -- China
REFERENCE -- Questions & Answers.
Research and development contracts
Research, Industrial
Multinationales Unternehmen -- Direktinvestition -- Forschung und Entwicklung -- Internationales Management -- China.
Direktinvestition -- Forschung und Entwicklung -- Internationales Management -- Multinationales Unternehmen -- China.
Forschung und Entwicklung -- Direktinvestition -- Internationales Management -- Multinationales Unternehmen -- China.
Internationales Management -- Multinationales Unternehmen -- Direktinvestition -- Forschung und Entwicklung -- China.
China
China -- Multinationales Unternehmen -- Direktinvestition -- Forschung und Entwicklung -- Internationales Management.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781780632254
1780632258
1843341530
9781843341536