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Multinational
Enterprises, Spillovers, Innovation and Productivity --
Bernd Ebersberger and Hans Loof
In
this article, the authors explore whether foreign-owned multinationals
differ systematically from domestic firms in terms of R&D-investments,
transmission of technology and economic performance. The analysis
is based on a sample of 1197 firm-level observations in Sweden,
of which one-third is from foreign-owned firms. The main finding
is that domestic multinationals are distinct from other groups
of corporate owners in terms of R&D and embeddedness in
innovation systems. However, this advantage does not manifest
itself in superior innovation or productivity performance.
They suggest that domestic multinationals are using the home
country for developing technological capacity that is subsequently
exploited in affiliates abroad.
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A
Study on Township and Village Enterprises in China --
S
V Devanathan
The
emergence of Township and Village Enterprises (TVEs), affectionately
called as "Collectives", in China took everybody
by surprise as its performance was spectacular and beyond
comparison. Even the Chinese Government itself could not believe
that performance-wise the TVEs could challenge the state-owned
enterprises. The emergence of TVEs generated enormous job
opportunities to the rural residents and immigrant rural population
and their was a quantum leap in the per capita income of China.
This article studies the emergence and the various factors
of the success of the Chinese TVEs.
© 2005 IUP. All Rights Reserved.
Business
Negotiation Techniques and Ways in Kazakhstan --
Patrick
Low Kim Cheng
In
this paper, the key techniques, ways and methods of business
negotiations practised in the Republic of Kazakhstan, are
identified and analyzed. The research, through a qualitative
study, uncovers the negotiation techniques and ways with reference
to the dominant subculture of the Kazakhs in the Republic.
© 2005 IUP. All Rights Reserved.
Smart
Societies: Smart Community Centers --
Raghu Guda and Neeraja Guda
As
more and more families are becoming nuclear, and entering
the rat race for economic gains, the balance between work
and life is turning out to be a great concern for working
couples across the globe. The modern lifestyles are increasingly
causing major health problems for kids who do not have enough
physical activity. The sedentary lifestyles of people are
typically attributed to the excuses of unavailability of time
and convenience. The article explores ways in which the required
infrastructure can be connected, configured and equipped to
create a compelling and amicable value proposition for the
community through Smart Community Center(s). Such establishments
become an important component of the vision of a Smart Society
we all strive to live in.
© 2005 IUP. All Rights Reserved.
Case
Study
Corporate
Citizenship An Indian Case -- U
S Rao and N Sivakumar
Corporate
citizenship is becoming an imperative of good business in
today's world. This paper first defines the term corporate
citizenship, and then provides a detailed review of the literature
on the subject, both in the international and Indian contexts.
The paper then provides a holistic view of the corporate citizenship
practices of Tata Steel, which is a shining example for corporate
citizenship in India.
© 2005 IUP. All Rights Reserved.
Research
Summary
Business
Structural Reforms Needed for Electronics Companies
The
article analyzes the present situation of the Japanese electronics
industry. It shows how the Japanese Electronics companies
are unable to make profits at their maturity stages, while
companies in the other industries are continuing to make profits
even at their maturity stage. The article further articulates
some points the Japanese Electronics Companies need to strengthen
in order to get their shinning glory back.
© 2005 Nomura Research Institute. All Rights Reserved. The IUP holds the copyright for the summary.
Book
Review
Brands
Laid Bare: Using Market Research for Evidence-based Brand
Management
Serving
diversified consumers has always been a challenge for an organization.
Market research companies always seek new ways to serve these
consumers. The book is a guide to find the universal needs,
the relationship between consumers and brands, brand equity,
touchpoints, brand physique, segmentation, targeting, brand
loyalty and the driving forces that increase sales for brands.
© 2005 John Wiley and Sons Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The IUP holds the copyright for the review. |
