Barriers to Entry (eBook)

Foreword 6
Preface 8
Acknowledgements 10
Contents 13
List of Figures 15
List of Tables 18
Chapter 1 Introduction 19
Historical Background 20
Current View 21
Huawei: Shifting the Paradigm 22
Global Employment Report Card: A Mixed Record 23
Failing 23
Fuyao: Labor Unrest 24
Maxwell Alves Solicitors: Discrimination 25
Passing 27
Huajian: A Stepping Stone 27
Tides and Times: All in the Family 28
Thailand: A Long-Term Commitment 28
Genesis of a Framework 30
The China Cultural Dimension 30
Methodology and Application 32
Cross-Cultural Analysis 32
Long-Term Orientation 32
Individualism 34
Counterpoint 34
The Chinese Rebuttal 35
A Dose of Reality 36
Outline 37
Foundation 38
Experience 38
Activities 38
A View to the Future 39
References 39
Chapter 2 History Lessons 41
Foundation 42
Common Denominators 42
Models 42
Model Employees: The Sogdians 43
Entertainers 43
Entrepreneurs 43
Soldiers 46
Model Employees—Summary 47
Saving Souls, Saving Lives, Saving China 48
Saving Souls 49
Saving Lives 52
Saving China 53
Soldiers 54
Farmers 56
Summary 59
Success Cases 60
The Artist 60
The Teacher 63
The Administrator 65
Failures 68
The Soldier 68
The Revolutionary 71
Ingredients for Success 75
Dedication 75
Adaptability 76
Results 77
Seeds of Failure 78
Over-Ruling 78
Over-Reaching 80
Over-Riding 80
Conclusion 80
References 82
Chapter 3 On the Runway 84
Departure From The Past 84
Athletes, Pilots, Models 85
Athletes 86
Pilots 89
Models 92
Summary 93
Shaping Industries 94
Shifting Perceptions 95
Expanding Motivations 97
Experience 102
Athletes 102
Experts Benched 102
Paper Titles 103
Unexpected Changes 103
Different Strokes 103
Ad Hominem 104
Pilots 104
Models 107
Conclusion 108
References 109
Chapter 4 Roles and Responsibilities 111
Transformation of the Chinese Enterprise 111
The Chinese Hi-Tech Industry: A Leading Employer 112
Alibaba 113
Company Profile 113
Internationalization Path 114
Leadership Composition 116
Foreign Staff Profile 116
Early Stage (2000–2006) 116
Mid Stage (2006–2013) 117
Current (2014–) 117
Foreign Executives 118
J. Michael Evans 118
Timothy A. Steinert 118
Goldman and Guanxi 119
Foreign Employee Development Program: AGLA 120
Huawei 124
Company Profile 124
Internationalization Path 126
Leadership Composition 126
Foreign Staff Profile 127
Foreign Employee Development Program: Seeds of the Future 129
Tencent 131
Company Profile 131
Internationalization Path 131
Leadership Composition 133
Foreign Staff Profile 134
Conclusion 139
Commonalities 139
Functions 139
Profiles 140
Organizations 140
Different Approaches 140
Alibaba 140
Huawei 141
Tencent 141
Distinct Foreign Staff Profiles 141
References 143
Chapter 5 Living to Work 144
Employer of Choice 144
Foreign Impressions 146
Fitting In 149
The Ideal Experience 149
The Real Experience 150
Motivations 152
A Day in the Office A Day in the Life
Work and Life in the Balance 158
Reference Point: The Japanese Corporate Experience 159
A Case Study 161
The Cultural Dimension 163
Teambuilding Through “Team-Work” 165
The Meanings of Life and The Definitions of Work 166
Deciding Where to Draw the Line 166
Work Imitating Life 167
The Next Generation: Tired of Overworking 168
Conclusion 170
References 170
Chapter 6 Bamboo Ceiling 172
Off the Track 172
Job 178
Out of the Loop 180
Linguistic 181
Social 184
Geographic 186
Organizational 187
Cultural 188
Communication 189
Racial 190
Breaking Through and Building Trust 194
Make the Effort (Take the Initiative) 195
Sign Up (Join In) 196
Make Being Outside “In” 196
Teach a Skill 198
Dangle a Carrot, Wield a Stick 198
Carrot 198
Stick 199
Conclusion 199
References 200
Chapter 7 All Work and Play 202
Taking Fun Seriously 202
The Chinese Cultural Dimension 204
Chinese Corporate Activities 205
Role in Shaping Corporate Culture 205
Structure and Classification 207
Huaneng: Spreading the Gospel 208
Defining Corporate Culture 208
Transmitting Corporate Culture 209
Australia Power: Bridging Gaps 210
By The Book 211
Ritual in the Workplace 215
Daily Routines 215
Confucius’ Mat 217
Fathers and Sons 218
Ritual Levity 221
A Play on Words 222
Conclusion 225
References 226
Chapter 8 Metaphorically Speaking 228
The Essence of a Corporate Presentation 230
Openings 231
Making a Personal Statement 232
Content: Global Visions Local Missions
Messaging: Metaphor Use and Application 236
More Than Just Rhetorical 236
Fighting Words 237
Source 239
Function 239
Design: Out of Bounds 240
Design Elements 243
Social 243
Linguistic 244
Cognitive 245
Delivery: Close to The Vest 246
Feedback: Getting Personal 249
Vectors of Change 251
Organizations 252
Personalities 252
Consultants 253
Conclusion 254
Content and Delivery 254
Structure and Design 255
References 255
Chapter 9 Reverse Angle 258
The Right Foot 258
The Right Address 260
“Zong” 262
“Lao Ban” 263
“Laoshi” 264
Titles That Are Off the Charts 265
Dimensions of Leadership 266
Selection Criteria 269
Based on What and Who You Know 269
Based on How You Feel 270
No Right of Refusal 272
Gaps in Education 273
Culture 275
Language 276
Feedback Error 277
Care and Attention 279
Crossing the Line 279
Conclusion 280
Awareness 280
Understanding 280
Sensitivity 281
References 281
Chapter 10 A View to the Future 284
Agents of Transformation 287
A Past That Is Not So Distant 287
Evolving Employment Strategies 288
Employment Challenges 288
Misalignment of Expectations 288
Barriers to Entry 288
Finding Equilibrium 289
Future Trends: Displacement and Replacement 289
Policy Effect: Prospects for Foreign Employment 290
In China: Philippines Case 290
Outside of China: Belt and Road Case 292
Technology Effect: Reducing Language Barriers 296
Demographic Effect: Transforming Supply and Demand 298
Millenials with New Skills 298
Retirees with Old Ills 300
Emergence of a Two-Track Solution 302
“Foreign” in Name Only 303
Conclusion 305
References 306
Appendix A: Foreign Employee Interview Scope and Methodology 309
Appendix B: Data Methodology and Assumptions 311
Appendix C: Executive Speeches 313
Index 350