Abstract
The complex governance of Asian-run and family controlled conglomerates has long been a subject of deep interest and discussion among economists, researchers and Western businesses. Asian culture and the political context of Asian economies have provided a fertile breeding ground for Asian multi-corporations for most of the twentieth century, and successfully transformed many of these firms into formidable players in the Asia-Pacific region. In this chapter, we shall examine the broad management overview of important issues for businesses dealing with Asian conglomerates. Case studies are provided to illustrate the points where relevant.
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Case studies and notes
EIU (27 March 1997) And Never the Twain Shall Meet …
EIU (27 April 2000) The End of Tycoons.
EIU (13 June 2002) Corporate Restructuring in South East Asia: Timid Tigers.
EIU (19 February 2004) Corruption in South East Asia: Who will watch the watchdogs?
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Mirza, A. (2005). The Dynamics of Large Asian Corporate and Family Conglomerates. In: Infrastructure and Productivity in Asia. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230523562_5
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