A survey of Singaporean Chinese investors in mainland China and their knowledge of the Chinese language
Cross Cultural Management: An International Journal
ISSN: 1352-7606
Article publication date: 1 March 2005
Abstract
Focuses on business investments by Singaporean Chinese in Mainland China vis‐à‐vis the impact of the knowledge of the Chinese language, culture etc. on business success. The literature has shown four critical factors namely culture, guanxi, negotiation and communication as important facilitators for business investments in China. Chinese language, however, further moderates their influence on business investments. To explore the association between the Chinese language and the four critical factors, a sample t‐test was conducted. Additionally, the profile of Singaporean business investors in Mainland China was surveyed. The research provices insights for Singaporean and global business investors who are looking at Mainland China as a potential business opportunity.
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Citation
Mathew, M., Krishnamurti, C. and Sevic, Z. (2005), "A survey of Singaporean Chinese investors in mainland China and their knowledge of the Chinese language", Cross Cultural Management: An International Journal, Vol. 12 No. 1, pp. 46-59. https://doi.org/10.1108/13527600510797953
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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