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Guanxi, a system of Chinese business relationships, is often
described, but is rarely fully understood. Though it seems
intangible, there is no doubt that it has contributed significantly
to the success of Chinese entrepreneurs and the places where they
work. Translated loosely as 'personal ties', this simple
explanation belies a complex and nuanced system. Guanxi has often
been criticised as nepotism - unfair, inefficient, even corrupt,
and generally detrimental to business and economic growth... but if
it is that bad, how does it survive? This insightful book unravels
the origins of Guanxi and provides a much-needed explanation of the
phenomena. It investigates: why it was initiated and developed what
function it serves how it is maintained why it is such a dominant
phenomenon in Chinese business life Combining economics, law and
culture, this clear and concise book looks to the future of Guanxi
based on its history. Drawing on cultural, organizational and
economic studies, it takes a multi-disciplinary approach,
integrating these various topics into a coherent explanation of
Guanxi ensuring that this illuminating book will be equally useful
to students of Asian business as to practitioners working within
this market.
Guanxi, a system of Chinese business relationships, is often
described, but is rarely fully understood. Though it seems
intangible, there is no doubt that it has contributed significantly
to the success of Chinese entrepreneurs and the places where they
work. Translated loosely as 'personal ties', this simple
explanation belies a complex and nuanced system. Guanxi has often
been criticised as nepotism - unfair, inefficient, even corrupt,
and generally detrimental to business and economic growth... but if
it is that bad, how does it survive? This insightful book unravels
the origins of Guanxi and provides a much-needed explanation of the
phenomena. It investigates: why it was initiated and developed what
function it serves how it is maintained why it is such a dominant
phenomenon in Chinese business life Combining economics, law and
culture, this clear and concise book looks to the future of Guanxi
based on its history. Drawing on cultural, organizational and
economic studies, it takes a multi-disciplinary approach,
integrating these various topics into a coherent explanation of
Guanxi ensuring that this illuminating book will be equally useful
to students of Asian business as to practitioners working within
this market.
This memoir follows the relationship between the author (a
psychiatrist) and his wife, Michelle, from its tumultuous beginning
in 1985 to their ambivalent last good-bye three years later. The
subtitle "a case study" attempts to maintain a professional
distance from this devastating relationship, but it's all too clear
that the illness from which Walker's wife suffered came close to
dragging him down with her. Walker is first smitten by Michelle
when, as a medical student, he encounters her on rounds, where she
is presented as a recent suicide attempt. He can't understand how
such a beautiful, sexy young woman would want to kill herself and
returns to interview her for a school presentation. Despite
warnings from his teacher, friends and father, he falls deeply in
love and is drawn into her world, only to emerge with great
difficulty a year later. Walker, an outgoing, athletic, cheerful
young man, relinquishes more and more of himself to Michelle and
gradually becomes isolated, depressed, devious and even violent as
he tries to cope with-and ultimately escape from-Michelle. This
intimate narrative, showing how the best intentions of a naive,
compassionate young doctor can lead him straight to hell, will
fascinate readers who've dealt with similar situations firsthand.
The three appendixes provide welcome information about the
definition, diagnosis and treatment of borderline personality
disorder.
Anthony Walker grew up in the vise of poverty and chose a dark path
that led to a lifestyle of crime. As a result of negative
influences and bad choices, he ended up incarcerated. But being
isolated from society allowed him the necessary time to connect
with God and return to his Christian roots. He also discovered a
passion for literature that ultimately unveiled a natural talent
for writing. My Father's Dreams is a collection of poetry that is
unique and undefined by style. Walker covers topics that range from
religion to love to social and political disparity. For Walker,
poetry is art. It is music from the heart, the essence of truth,
and the beauty of thought. His collection is an opportunity to give
and not take, having evolved as a writer from an ominous place. For
years, he kept his mouth shut and expressed himself in the dark.
Now, it is his peaceful pleasure to extend this gift as melody
pours from his pen. This is his wistful collection, his word, and
his expression.
Just what is reality? Is reality created by the way individuals
interpret and bring meaning to their experiences and thoughts of
others past and present? Or does reality consist of parallel
perceptions of experiences with the individuals in control forcing
their reality on others? Quantum Realities: Educational
Truthtelling in an Era of Alternative Facts answers these
questions, from multiple perspectives, and proposes how other forms
of reality might be worth of more consideration as we strive to
eradicate much of the social, political, economic, and educational
disparities that currently plague our great nation. Anthony Walker,
Charles Lowery, and Cornell Thomas' Quantum Realities includes
readings on moral philosophy, democratic educational thruth,
intentional inclusion, moral elements of philosophy, a furture for
our country, and much more. The publication also includes Anthony
Walker's Power of Words: A Letter to Learners. To facilitate
learning, introductions, conclusions, and references are included
for all 14 readings. In addition, questions are included at the end
of each reading to spark classroom discussion and debate.
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