Managing Foreign Research and Development in the People's Republic of China: The New Think-Tank of the World

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Summary The main focus of this book is the undertaking of R&D in China by foreign organisations. It begins by outlining the general environment of R&D in China, such as governmental policies, Chinese domestic science and technology systems and contemporary developments of intellectual property protection. The book investigates the pattern of foreign investment in R&D, as well as the motivations and challenges for undertaking R&D in China. Furthermore, the detailed practical implications for companies intending to set up R&D in China are discussed. Key Features Contemporary environmental circumstances of undertaking R&D in China (policies, systems etc.) Insights from the perspective of R&D managers in China (best practices, lessons learned and case studies) Important implications for R&D activities in China The analysis drawsupon valuable sources of information currently only found in the Chinese language The Author Zheng Han, a native Chinese, studied in Germany and holds a combined Master in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration. At the Asia Research Centre of the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland, he is working as research associate, consultant and lecturer. He is a scholar of the Swiss National Science Fund and a visiting scholar at the China Europe International Business School in Shanghai, China and at Wharton-SMU Research Centre in Singapore. Zheng HAN has gained relevant experience at companies including McKinsey & Company and the Research and Technology division of DaimlerChrysler in Germany. Readership Researchers and students with an interest in &D/technology/innovation/knowledge management Researchers and students with an interest in management inChina/Asia Strategists or decision makers of multinational companies intending to undertake investment in R&D in China Practitioners undertaking R&D in China Researchers in the area of R&D management, R&D internationalisation and R&D in emerging markets Contents Introduction Literature review - research on patterns and motivation of R&D internationalisation, managing international R&D, and R&D management in China The emerging market of China Pattern of foreign R&D in China Motivations and challenges of foreign R&D in China Managing R&D professionals in China Managing intellectual property rights Managing cooperation with local universities Conclusions Appendix - IP-related laws and regulation in China