Management Development in the Nanyang Chinese Societies of South‐east Asia

Abstract

Seeks to trace the distinctive contours of the processes of entrepreneurial and managerial development among the culturally similar Overseas ( Nanyang ) Chinese populations of South‐east Asia. Identifies both the indigenous form of entrepreneurial development found in small Chinese businesses and the cultural barriers to the transfer of standard western management development processes to larger organizations in the region. Concludes by offering advice on how to tailor management development programmes successfully for use in the region.