Journal of Asia Business Studies: Volume 4 Issue 2

Japanese Materialism: A Comparison Between the New Breed and Second Baby‐boomer Age‐cohorts

Kumiko Osajima, Brenda Sternquist, Sonia Manjeshwar

Japanese materialistic behavior and consumption trends are examined by comparing age‐cohort differences between the Japanese “new breed” and “second baby‐boomer age‐cohorts”…

Chinese CEOs' Leadership Styles and Firm Performance

Dongil Jung, Francis Chan, Gongmeng Chen, Chee Chow

The unique cultural and historical background of Chinese firms makes it likely that Western‐based findings on the nature and effects of chief operating officer (CEO) leadership…

Irish Consumers' Perception of Chinese Brands and How to Improve the “Made in China” Image

Xiaoxia Wang, Yuhui Gao

The Chinese government launched the “going abroad” policy in 2001 to encourage Chinese companies to invest and create Chinese brands in international markets. However, the…

Analyzing the Sustainability of India's Current Account Position Following the Reforms of the Early 1990s

Niloufer Sohrabji

Following the 1991 crisis, India undertook reforms that liberalized trade and investment. India faced current account deficits for most of the period following these reforms. This…

Comparison of Chinese Professional Needs in China‐based Chinese and American R&D Companies

Yi Zhang

Different companies have their own polices and practices that are influenced by their national cultures and company environments. Chinese professionals have different working…

Foreign Exchange Rates and FDI Behavior of Multinational Enterprises: Comparative Analysis Before and After the 1997 Korean Financial Crisis

Byung S. Min

This paper investigates whether the investment strategies of multinational enterprises (MNEs) have changed as a result of the 1997 financial crisis in Korea. Estimation results…

The Renminbi Yuan and its Accelerating Global Clout

Dilip K. Das

An impassioned debate has been on in the academic and policy circles regarding the undervaluation of the renminbi (RMB) yuan. This issue has emerged as one of the most contentious…