Comments on: 7 Deadly Perceptions About Doing Business with China http://www.businesspundit.com/7-deadly-perceptions-about-doing-business-with-china/ Entrepreneurship, Startup Companies and Business Philosophy Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:09:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: The Father http://www.businesspundit.com/7-deadly-perceptions-about-doing-business-with-china/comment-page-1/#comment-22987 The Father Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:52:02 +0000 http://www.businesspundit.com/?p=4784#comment-22987 There really just people who have to work harder for the past 40 years and as a result can do it more effectively. In America we have had it easy for the past 40 years and this is changing back to having to work for it. They are really no different than us or any other people on this earth. Some like relationships, some like to get done, some like to talk, some like to work, some are lazy, some are criminals, some are ethical, some have morals and others do not. Business people still go for the the old get rich quick scheme and there playing with someone who can get rich quicker. Why can't anybody understand any of this. There really just people who have to work harder for the past 40 years and as a result can do it more effectively.

In America we have had it easy for the past 40 years and this is changing back to having to work for it.

They are really no different than us or any other people on this earth. Some like relationships, some like to get done, some like to talk, some like to work, some are lazy, some are criminals, some are ethical, some have morals and others do not.

Business people still go for the the old get rich quick scheme and there playing with someone who can get rich quicker.

Why can’t anybody understand any of this.

]]> By: bronty http://www.businesspundit.com/7-deadly-perceptions-about-doing-business-with-china/comment-page-1/#comment-22614 bronty Sun, 28 Mar 2010 18:34:48 +0000 http://www.businesspundit.com/?p=4784#comment-22614 In general, most of the overall interest towards China from businesses in the 'West' comes from the frankly tacky goal of making money. In this, individuals get blinded by (or shut themselves off to) all ethical consideration. While China is massive and very interesting (and potentially excellent) market, there are many, ethical considerations. Take it from me, as someone who has led multinational businesses with operations in diverse parts of the world, including a significant parts in China. Do not enter or expand in China based solely on urgency. Spend all the time you need researching before making the 'go / no-go' decision. Above all, anticipate scenarios where ethical issues could arise, and work though what your responses will be. Will you pass on information about individuals to the Chinese government? Under what circumstances? Could there be a chance this individual will be tortured for doing yoga or for reading a book on democracy? Understand that a mother being horribly tortured by government officials in front of her children is uncommon in China but does happen. Know where you and your company stand on such issues. In general, most of the overall interest towards China from businesses in the ‘West’ comes from the frankly tacky goal of making money. In this, individuals get blinded by (or shut themselves off to) all ethical consideration. While China is massive and very interesting (and potentially excellent) market, there are many, ethical considerations. Take it from me, as someone who has led multinational businesses with operations in diverse parts of the world, including a significant parts in China. Do not enter or expand in China based solely on urgency. Spend all the time you need researching before making the ‘go / no-go’ decision. Above all, anticipate scenarios where ethical issues could arise, and work though what your responses will be. Will you pass on information about individuals to the Chinese government? Under what circumstances? Could there be a chance this individual will be tortured for doing yoga or for reading a book on democracy? Understand that a mother being horribly tortured by government officials in front of her children is uncommon in China but does happen. Know where you and your company stand on such issues.

]]> By: Joey Finoke http://www.businesspundit.com/7-deadly-perceptions-about-doing-business-with-china/comment-page-1/#comment-13160 Joey Finoke Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:34:10 +0000 http://www.businesspundit.com/?p=4784#comment-13160 Chinese are sneaky. Dont do business with them, you will never really get a 'deal' and no matter what hoops you jump through they will never respect you (not that respect means anything in business anymore). Better off doing business with non-communist 3rd world nations for our cheap plastic goods and all important computer chips we use to keep this country safe. Greedy business people are the true downfall of our country (USA). Greed is the real reason we are in this situation. Business people have no sense of pride in their country, they only want to make cash. Shame on all of you. Chinese are sneaky. Dont do business with them, you will never really get a ‘deal’ and no matter what hoops you jump through they will never respect you (not that respect means anything in business anymore). Better off doing business with non-communist 3rd world nations for our cheap plastic goods and all important computer chips we use to keep this country safe. Greedy business people are the true downfall of our country (USA). Greed is the real reason we are in this situation. Business people have no sense of pride in their country, they only want to make cash. Shame on all of you.

]]> By: Bill Peterson http://www.businesspundit.com/7-deadly-perceptions-about-doing-business-with-china/comment-page-1/#comment-8293 Bill Peterson Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:10:28 +0000 http://www.businesspundit.com/?p=4784#comment-8293 I found the article to be rooted in the China "mystique" as a way of excusing their unethical business practices. I dealt for many years with partners who would steal ideas and IP without the slightest thought of a "relationship." True enough, internal business is built upon relationships, but when a company the size of Foxconn (Hon Hai) distributes the book "Agenda" to all of its managers...that tells you that they know they cannot compete using their internal, feudal, antiquated rules. I found the article to be rooted in the China “mystique” as a way of excusing their unethical business practices. I dealt for many years with partners who would steal ideas and IP without the slightest thought of a “relationship.” True enough, internal business is built upon relationships, but when a company the size of Foxconn (Hon Hai) distributes the book “Agenda” to all of its managers…that tells you that they know they cannot compete using their internal, feudal, antiquated rules.

]]> By: Murphy Wlaschin http://www.businesspundit.com/7-deadly-perceptions-about-doing-business-with-china/comment-page-1/#comment-8239 Murphy Wlaschin Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:14:09 +0000 http://www.businesspundit.com/?p=4784#comment-8239 Impressive article! We do NO business in China but I think the points you make are applicable to many Eastern cultures. As Americans we need to get over the old way of thinking we are "it" and move forward with the realization that we live in a global community whether we like it or not...I will file this information away and (hopefully) remember to access it when the time is right. Impressive article! We do NO business in China but I think the points you make are applicable to many Eastern cultures. As Americans we need to get over the old way of thinking we are “it” and move forward with the realization that we live in a global community whether we like it or not…I will file this information away and (hopefully) remember to access it when the time is right.

]]> By: Francis Koh http://www.businesspundit.com/7-deadly-perceptions-about-doing-business-with-china/comment-page-1/#comment-8209 Francis Koh Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:26:04 +0000 http://www.businesspundit.com/?p=4784#comment-8209 China is not a homogeneous country and therefore customs and cultures vary from one region to another. Drinking bai jiu may get closer in one region, in another it's Johnny Walker. But the guiding principle applies always - Sharing of good time is the key to building cloer relationship. Discretion keeps you around longer and will earn you respect. Balance and harmony sustains relationships. China is not a homogeneous country and therefore customs and cultures vary from one region to another. Drinking bai jiu may get closer in one region, in another it’s Johnny Walker. But the guiding principle applies always – Sharing of good time is the key to building cloer relationship. Discretion keeps you around longer and will earn you respect. Balance and harmony sustains relationships.

]]> By: Mike http://www.businesspundit.com/7-deadly-perceptions-about-doing-business-with-china/comment-page-1/#comment-8181 Mike Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:26:04 +0000 http://www.businesspundit.com/?p=4784#comment-8181 Perception #8 It is possible to develop these relationships with out having to drink bai jiu. This simply isn't possible. It is imperative that you learn to drink this and buy many rounds for your guests. LOL Perception #8 It is possible to develop these relationships with out having to drink bai jiu. This simply isn’t possible. It is imperative that you learn to drink this and buy many rounds for your guests. LOL

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