Feng, L. and Moodley, K. (2008) Determinants of local responsiveness of FMNCS in mainland China. In: Dainty, A., (ed.) Proceedings of 24th Annual ARCOM Conference. 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, September 1-3, 2008, University of Glamorgan, Cardiff, Wales. Arcom , pp. 1003-1011. ISBN 978-0-9552390-1-4
Abstract
Recent regulations, associated with China’s accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), specifically Decree 113 and Decree 114, have largely changed the situation for foreign multinational construction companies (FMNCs) operating in mainland China. A field investigation has identified that local responsiveness is critical for FMNCs to survive and develop in the complicated and uncertain Chinese construction industry. Government policy, China-specific construction industrial factors and increasing competition intensity imposed by local competitors are recognized as the major determinants driving local responsiveness of FMNCs. This study has also examined that localisation of internal resources, establishment of local networks and cooperation or strategic alliances with local contractors and design institutes are the key local adaptation strategies for FMNCs operating in mainland China.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | http://www.arcom.ac.uk/ |
Keywords: | local responsiveness, international construction, emerging market, MNCs |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Civil Engineering (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Ms Caroline Wilson |
Date Deposited: | 02 Apr 2009 09:18 |
Last Modified: | 16 Sep 2016 13:52 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Arcom |
Refereed: | Yes |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:8492 |