Business Environment in ChinaLaajuus (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

International Business, 3rd year Profiling Competences, part of Doing Business in China module This course aims to: 1. Help the students get some basic information about China and Chinese culture. 2. Understand Chinese Political Economy and Economic Development of China. 3. Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese characteristics for a New Era 4. Understand Chinese Business Culture and Negotiations in China 5. Understand the role of Guanxi and networks of relationships in China at various levels 6. Lay a solid foundation for the students to further study Chinese culture at a higher level. 7. Open a window through which the students can gain a deeper understanding of the true essence of Chinese culture and Chinese society. 8. Offer the students a better understanding of life in China and different perspective of doing business in China. 9. Give the students some basic Chinese language skills, practical skills to succeed in China. 10. Discuss the impact of COVID-19 on foreign businesses in China and exports of Chinese companies.

Sisältö

Business Environment in China is the first part course of the Doing Business in China Module. It is highly recommended that as a learner you complete all the three parts, so that you can develop a comprehensive understanding and gain a wealth of insight and practical advice on doing business in China and be prepared to successfully navigate the country’s unique economic systems and communication and cultural styles. It is highly recommended that as a learner you complete all the three parts, so that you can develop a comprehensive understanding and gain a wealth of insight and practical advice on doing business in China and be prepared to successfully navigate the country’s unique economic systems and communication and cultural styles. Thank you. Part 1. Business Environment in China (5 credits) Part 2: Market Entry in China (5 credits) Part 3: China’s Foreign Trade System (5 credits) Business Environment in China (5 credits) This course explores doing business in the People's Republic of China. General themes of China's economic development will be examined, with emphasis on the opportunities and challenges faced by foreign investors and entrepreneurs in China. The course of Business Environment in China further provides basic information of China, showing the students the outline of China. The teacher will illustrate and exemplify the inner world of Chinese people and their perspectives, so that the students will gain a deep understanding of China and Chinese people. The course is designed to offer students some information about the essence of China and Chinese culture. Besides, some functional information will be given. For example, the students will learn how to prepare themselves for negotiations with the Chinese and understand the role of Guanxi and trust and how to appreciate traditional Chinese culture and hierarchy, and so on. This is a course combining theoretical and practical knowledge.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Evaluation criteria: 1-2 * student uses concepts and approaches systematically * student can apply techniques and models that he/she has learnt * student has gained some knowledge of the market and business climate in China and is able to identify and describe the latest developments in China.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

3-4 * student uses concepts and approaches in an expert way * student can select techniques and models that are suitable for the activity in question and justify his/her choices * student can understand some of the cultural forces in China and is able to analyze the environment of international business in China from political, legal, cultural, and economic perspectives.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

5 * student uses concepts and approaches expertly and extensively * student can select, combine and develop techniques and models that are suitable for the activity in question * student can act innovatively and understand how Guanxi is an ingredient to business success, but varies by sector and even geography, and consider guanxi on three levels: personal, corporate and governmental and try to understand and manage the downsides of guanxi.