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Book SynopsisBased on extensive research, this comparative study examines the past, present and future of management in the transitional economies of East and Central Europe, Russia, the People''s Republic of China, and Vietnam. It discusses the nature of the transition process, identifying different transition paths, highlighting common features and outlining useful theoretical approaches. Each chapter covers a wide range of aspects of management in the countries covered, including details of the historical and cultural background, the transition process, and both external and internal factors, and the macro and micro situation. Its multidisciplinary approach, makes this book suitable for both a practitioner and an academic readership
Table of ContentsPart 1: System Change 1. Introduction: From Plan to Market Part 2: Country and Regional Studies 2. Central Europe 1: Successful Transformation 3. Central Europe 2: 'Valleys of Tears' 4. Russia: The Hard Road from Perestroika 5. China: Crossing the River by Feeling the Stones 6. Vietnam: A Pragmatic Hybrid Model Part 3: Synthesis and Conclusions 7. Conclusions: Process and Outcomes
