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Purpose – The objective of this paper is to identify the reasons behind the recent issues of Chinese manufacturing quality. This paper aims to discuss the influence of American managers as well as Chinese business cultural effect...
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Purpose – The objective of this paper is to identify the reasons behind the recent issues of Chinese manufacturing quality. This paper aims to discuss the influence of American managers as well as Chinese business cultural effects on Chinese manufacturing quality. Design/methodology/approach – In this paper, two survey questionnaires have been prepared for the study based on literature review. Survey instruments were sent to American and Chinese business owners and managers who have a considerable amount of professional experience in the manufacturing area. Findings – It is found that both American managers and Chinese business culture have influence on Chinese manufacturing quality. Originality/value – This paper contributes to an understanding of the reasons behind the recent quality issues in Chinese manufacturing.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess effective integration of two emerging technologies, new emerging opportunities for them and their diffusion in China. Design/methodology/approach – A multi-perspective analysis an...
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess effective integration of two emerging technologies, new emerging opportunities for them and their diffusion in China. Design/methodology/approach – A multi-perspective analysis and causal models were developed to assess the emerging technologies as a result of the integration. In addition, an initial system dynamics model is developed to explore their diffusion. Findings – Based on multi-perspective analysis and causal models in both global and national environments, problems such as security and reliability are identified. System dynamics modeling is used in this paper to assist such foresight process. Different scenarios are proposed by the modeling to offer possible solutions facilitating the development of voice and video over wireless area network (VVoWLAN) in China. Research limitations/implications – While, the purpose of system dynamics modeling is to demonstrate the application of the methodology, simplifying assumptions are made. To deliver an accurate foresight model, additional data and modeling details will be required. This will lead to future works as an improvement of the model. Practical implications – A multi-perspective analysis and causal models were developed to assess the emerging technologies as a result of the integration. These models can easily be used by decision makers evaluating such technologies. The framework suggests that the diffusion of such emerging technologies like VVoWLAN needs to be planned strategically in order to fully realize the value of the integration opportunities identified in the first step. Originality/value – The paper provides a framework for assessing emerging technologies in China.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a multiple-perspective model for technology assessment, apply it to mobile broadband technologies selection in China and give recommendations based on the assessment results. Desi...
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a multiple-perspective model for technology assessment, apply it to mobile broadband technologies selection in China and give recommendations based on the assessment results. Design/methodology/approach – A multiple-perspective model for technology assessment using HDM is developed based on literature review and experts suggestions. Data are collected from a survey on China telecom experts. Findings – TD-SCDMA got the highest score because of its potential political and social effects, and WCDMA and CDMA2000 following with close scores. While for WiMAX and 4G, Chinese experts showed relatively lack of confidence. Originality/value – This paper presents a new multiple-perspective model that can be generally applied to technology assessment problems at organizational level.
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