This book is a seminal contribution to decision making theory through its study of management decision making in six Beijing state enterprises during the period 1985 to 1989, when the government adopted decentralization as the key to reforming state industries. Through interviews, document surveys and analysis, the author provides a unique insight into not only the changes, but also the complex relations among managers, the Communist Party organization and planning authorities. Readers will gain a richer understanding of Chinese management issues and society.

Product Description: As the 1990s progess, China is emerging as an economic giant. The World Bank expects that it will become the world's largest economy early in the next century. This is largely due to the fact that China presently enjoys the largest amount of foreign direct investment among developing countries, and is generally perceived as the next "big thing" in international business circles...read more