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WTO accession and managerial challenges for manufacturing sectors in southern China

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posted on 2023-06-07, 04:44 authored by Godfrey Yeung, V Mok
Based on 31 case studies, this study tests the validity of four major managerial hypotheses for manufacturers in China after WTO accession. It is argued that the skills of managers will be severely tested in four specific areas after China accedes to the WTO: (1) preparing for trade disputes with their overseas competitors, (2) developing newer and higher value-added products and diversifying their markets, (3) selecting the appropriate localization strategy, and (4) upgrading manufacturing processes and work practices to comply with international (and regional) standards, as well as being aware of overseas competitors using these standards as non-trade barriers. Managers also have to strike a delicate balance to deal with these interrelated challenges under the constraints of time and available resources.

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

Asia Pacific Business Review

ISSN

1360-2381

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Issue

2

Volume

9

Page range

158-183

Department affiliated with

  • Geography Publications

Full text available

  • Yes

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2006-09-19

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