Center for Global Communications

Date: Friday, March 19
Time: PM 3:00 - PM 5:30　(In English)
Location: Center for Global Communications, International University of Japan
Speaker: Steven White: Associate Professor of Management, China Europe InternationalBusiness School (CEIBS), Shanghai

Abstract: China's rapid economic growth has brought hundreds of　millions of its citizens out of extreme poverty and simultaneously　created one of the world’s largest middle classes. Much of this is　attributable to the Communist Party’s gradual transitioning of the　economy from central planning to a hybrid mix of private enterprise　and state-supported firms. There are signs, however, that the　organizational basis for this system’s success will not support the　government’s objective of moving China into the next stage of economic　development,　characterized by a significant number of Chinese firms　entering into the ranks of leading multinationals and industry　leadership. This presentation reviews the sources of Chinese success　in the current paradigm and describes the challenges these firms face　in the next stage where competitiveness depends on successful　management of innovation and internationalization. These challenges　represent both threats and opportunities to other firms and nations, and he hopes that we may　discuss specific examples of each, and strategic responses, in our　roundtable following the presentation.

Profile：Steven White is Associate Professor of Management at the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) in Shanghai. He has two　research streams related to the broad issue of fit. The first is　focused on the process of achieving and maintaining strategic fit,　with a particular focus on the challenges of innovation and internationalization. The second focuses on relational fit between　alliance partners and how to create cooperative advantage that　increases the value of relationships. His teaching covers strategic　management, M&A and alliances, leadership and cross-cultural　management. After completing his PhD at MIT’s Sloan School of　Management and before joining CEIBS, he taught at INSEAD, the Chinese　University of Hong Kong, and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. His work has appeared in Strategic Management Journal,　Academy of Management Journal, Organization Studies, Journal of　Management, Asia Pacific Journal of Management, and the International Journal of Technology Management.

Coordinator:
Toshihiro Wakayama: Professor, Graduate school of International Management, IUJ

Registration: Online registration through a link at
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=ja&formkey=dEhQNExBUjl2RnBsRTRZVTA2OEFJdXc6MA

Registration Fee: 10,000 Yen per seminar. (No charge for the GLOCOM ERP members and academic participants)

Access and Contact: Center for Global Communications, International University of Japan,
Harks Roppongi Bldg. 2nd floor, 6-15-21 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032,
Map at http://www.glocom.ac.jp/e/access/
Tel: 03-5411-6675, Fax: 03-5412-7111, E-mail: keiko@glocom.ac.jp

Seminar Format:
-Discussion-oriented seminars
-Opening presentation by the speaker for about 60 minutes
-Discussion among participants (not just Q&A) for about 45 minutes
-Networking for about 30 minutes
-Casual interactions encouraged: business casual (no ties)