China's management revolution

In his book, Charles-Edouard Bouée argues that China's entrepreneurs are just now developing a new and distinctively Chinese style of management. The new model, still in its infancy, fits the fast, unpredictable and volatile business world of today.

Spirit, land and energy - these are the pillars on which the new Chinese management model is being built. China's ancient culture contributes a spiritual component to the new model, government provides the framework and environment - the "land"- and China's entrepreneurs and merchants have contributed the energy.

Perhaps the most distinctive feature of the new Chinese style is the relatively minor role assigned to strategy. In China's rapidly growing and fast-changing economy, vision and tactical agility are more important to Chinese entrepreneurs than carefully crafted long-term plans. Providing deep insight into this new kind of Chinese management thinking and style, this book offers invaluable advice for all parties doing business with and in China.

Furthermore - as the West currently examines the role of business and the way companies are being managed - the emerging Chinese model could significantly contribute to a new approach towards management in general - to the benefit of all.