Business Strategies in Transition Economies
- Michael W. Peng - University of Texas at Dallas, USA
International Business series
`The author presents an excellent overview of a highly complex topic with the help of much interesting empirical data...and vivid case studies from the investigated countries. The clear-cut structure of the book as well as the numerous typologies introduced make it easy for the reader to get the information looked for...a rich and precise description of a very complex and ambigious reality.... an excellent basic literature which is comfortably readable both for researchers and practitioners. With the broad pictures it contains this book opens up the entrance to a fascinating world worth to be explored more often' - Journal for East European Management Studies
". . .the book can serve as a valuable resource not only for business practitioners but also for teachers and researchers. . .a refreshing overview of current research on TEs and demonstrates how strategy scholars can benefit from incorporating the institutional perspective in their research."
". . .a strong sense of continuity. . .competently merges theory with real-world applications."
"The author’s strength is undoubtedly his understanding of Chinese businesses. . . Peng has established himself as a leading expert on these economies. . .the book provides an excellent overview of the state-of-the-art literature on a variety of aspects of business."