The paradox of internationalization -- Societal effects : from vacuum to tropical jungle -- Emergent national distinctiveness through international exposure -- The south Germanic bedrock under foreign incursions -- The governance of work systems -- Enterprise management and corporate governance...

Philosophical notion and framework of the book -- Turbulent Chinese business environment -- Constructs and constituents of core competences -- Conversation with senior Chinese business executives -- A structured survey in Beijing, Tianjin and Shenzhen -- Creation of strategic flexibility and...