China for Businesswomen : A Strategic Guide

China is the world's largest producer of manufactured goods, and more and more businesswomen are working and travelling there as American firms expand their international trade. Based on interviews with women executives and entrepreneurs who have succeeded in China, this concise book offers straightforward advice for avoiding gender and cultural obstacles. Topics include travel, gaining cultural awareness, establishing credibility, understanding negotiation protocol and process, coping with harassment, and entertaining, plus background on women in Chinese history and society. Author and expert Dr. Tracey Wilen-Daugenti is an executive in Silicon Valley and a frequent guest on local and national business media.

Acknowledgments	p. 7
Introduction	p. 9
Women & Travel in China
Before You Go	p. 17
Preparing for Your Business Meeting	p. 17
Traveling to Your Business Destination	p. 22
Useful Information for Travelers	p. 31
Culture Shock, Jet Lag, and Free Time	p. 36
Culture Shock	p. 36
Jet Lag	p. 41
Free Time	p. 44
Health Issues When Traveling	p. 51
Medical Preparation	p. 51
Health Risks	p. 53
Immunizations	p. 55
Health Facilities	p. 57
Women & Business in China
Business and Government in China	p. 63
Structure of the Chinese Government	p. 64
Foreign Investment in China	p. 66
Who's Who and What's What	p. 71
Doing Business in China	p. 77
Establishing Your Credibility	p. 77
Business Meetings in China	p. 79
Negotiating in China	p. 88
Inside Chinese Negotiation	p. 88
The Negotiation Process	p. 92
Comparing Negotiation Culture and Style	p. 93
Modifying Your Negotiation Style	p. 97
Gender Issues in Chinese Business	p. 101
Sexual Harassment	p. 102
Sexual Discrimination	p. 103
Dining, Food, and Hosting in China	p. 111
Dining in China	p. 111
Dining Etiquette	p. 112
More Tips on Dining	p. 120
Chinese Food and Beverage	p. 123
Hosting in Your Home Country	p. 126
Business Gifts in China	p. 129
Choosing a Gift	p. 131
Gifts to Avoid	p. 131
Presenting a Gift	p. 132
Wrapping and Numbers	p. 133
Women, Culture & History in China
Chinese Women in the Past	p. 137
Women under Imperial Rule	p. 137
Women under Communist Rule	p. 138
Women During the Great Leap Forward	p. 141
Women During the Cultural Revolution	p. 142
Women in the Reform Era	p. 142
Missing Girls	p. 143
Chinese Women Today	p. 146
Women and Family	p. 146
China's Strong Women (Nuqiangren)	p. 147
Whither Women's Status?	p. 148
The All-China Women's Federation	p. 150
Challenges for Young Chinese Women	p. 151
Women in Greater China	p. 153
Political and Economic Background	p. 153
Status of Women in Greater China	p. 156
What Other Women Say	p. 157
Conclusion	p. 159
Chinese History Timeline	p. 161
Interesting Facts about Women in China	p. 167
Notes	p. 172
Suggested Further Reading	p. 179
Table of Contents provided by Blackwell. All Rights Reserved.

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

FREE SHIPPING

Rent More, Save More! Use code: BBRENTAL

5% off 1 book, 7% off 2 books, 10% off 3+ books

China for Businesswomen : A Strategic Guide to Travel, Negotiating, and Cultural Differences

Summary

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials