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Dr. Allen Morrison is a Professor of Global Management and the former CEO and Director General of the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University (ASU). Before joining ASU, he was the Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Chair for Responsible Leadership and director of the Global CEO Center at IMD in Switzerland. His latest book is titled Enterprise China: Adopting a Competitive Strategy for Business Success.

<p>Dr. Allen Morrison is a Professor of Global Management and the former CEO and Director General of the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University (ASU). Before joining ASU, he was the Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Chair for Responsible Leadership and director of the Global CEO Center at IMD in Switzerland. His latest book is titled Enterprise China: Adopting a Competitive Strategy for Business Success.</p>

Ep. 114 - Dr. Allen Morrison on Business Success in China

Allen Morrison is a Professor at Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University and Stewart Black is the Global Chief Leadership &amp; Strategy Officer at Squire Patton Boggs an international law firm and also Adjunct Professor at INSEAD. They are the co-authors of Enterprise China which is the result of decades of experience and research as to the dominance and continuing impact of China on the global economy. This episode is relevant to all leaders and all businesses, large or small. You may be thinking about operating in China, leaving China or simply curious as to the global impact of Enterprise China and why you should even care!This is a fascinating episode that outlines that leaders must understand that they are dealing with Enterprise China not Chinese Enterprises as we examine the often-misunderstood interconnectedness of the Chinese state and Chinese businesses, demonstrating that individual firms and companies are often just the tip of the iceberg.China is the largest simple market and for many years has been considered the 'Factory of the World.' My guests outline the three elements of the Chinese Commercial Strategy as 1. Ending reliance on the West 2. Dominating domestic markets 3. To win internationally and facilitating the West to become highly dependant on China. Both guests outline real case studies of companies strategising for commercial success, outlining pitfalls and clear strategic and leadership implications that must  be considered. www.enterprisechina.com

<p>Allen Morrison is a Professor at Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University and Stewart Black is the Global Chief Leadership &amp; Strategy Officer at Squire Patton Boggs an international law firm and also Adjunct Professor at INSEAD. They are the co-authors of Enterprise China which is the result of decades of experience and research as to the dominance and continuing impact of China on the global economy. This episode is relevant to all leaders and all businesses, large or small. You may be thinking about operating in China, leaving China or simply curious as to the global impact of Enterprise China and why you should even care!<br/>This is a fascinating episode that outlines that leaders must understand that they are dealing with Enterprise China not Chinese Enterprises as we examine the often-misunderstood interconnectedness of the Chinese state and Chinese businesses, demonstrating that individual firms and companies are often just the tip of the iceberg.<br/>China is the largest simple market and for many years has been considered the 'Factory of the World.' My guests outline the three elements of the Chinese Commercial Strategy as <br/>1. Ending reliance on the West <br/>2. Dominating domestic markets <br/>3. To win internationally and facilitating the West to become highly dependant on China. <br/>Both guests outline real case studies of companies strategising for commercial success, outlining pitfalls and clear strategic and leadership implications that must  be considered. <br/><a href="http://www.enterprisechina.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.enterprisechina.com</a><br/><br/></p>

132: Enterprise China | Professors Stewart Black & Allen Morrison

Professor Allen Morrison has been studying China for over three decades and he’s an expert on the Enterprise China model, the close relationship between business and state in China. Chinese companies take the lead from Beijing to help meet state objectives, including reduced dependency on the west. In return they get competitive advantages over western businesses trying to break into China. In this episode, Prof. Morrison, from the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, talks to show host Gene Tunny about his new book with INSEAD’s Prof. Stewart Black on Enterprise China. Please get in touch with any questions, comments and suggestions by emailing us at contact@economicsexplored.com or sending a voice message via https://www.speakpipe.com/economicsexplored. What we discuss with Prof. MorrisonHow the business model in China differs from the model in the west [01:50]How the Chinese Communist Party oversees businesses in China [10:20]What western businesses need to know when doing business in China [12:40]Does China have an imperial ambition? [17:28] Companies which have done well and those which have done badly in China [22:29]Challenges to the Enterprise China model and the CCP [27:48]Gene’s takeaways from the episode [39:30]About this episode’s guest: Allen MorrisonAllen J. Morrison is professor in the Thunderbird School of Global Management. Morrison previously served as CEO and director-general, senior advisor for global management education and executive education initiatives at Arizona State University. Before joining ASU in 2014, Morrison was professor of global management and the holder of the Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Chair for Responsible Leadership in the Maritime Industry at IMD. Professor Morrison was also director of the IMD Global CEO Center, which focuses on the challenges CEOs face while leading their companies in the global economy.For further information about Prof. Morrison, check out his ASU page:https://search.asu.edu/profile/2551923Links relevant to the conversationGet a copy of Enterprise China: Adopting a Competitive Strategy for Business Success:https://amzn.to/3YMb1aIProf. Morrison’s article “Competing with “Enterprise China” vs. Chinese Enterprises” on the Thunderbird School of Global Management website:https://thunderbird.asu.edu/thought-leadership/insights/competing-enterprise-china-vs-chinese-enterprisesWilliam Kirby’s HBR article “The real reason Uber is giving up in China”:https://hbr.org/2016/08/the-real-reason-uber-is-giving-up-in-chinaCreditsThanks to Obsidian Productions for mixing the episode and to the show’s sponsor, Gene’s consultancy business www.adepteconomics.com.au. Economics Explored is available via  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, and other podcasting platforms.

<p>Professor Allen Morrison has been studying China for over three decades and he’s an expert on the Enterprise China model, the close relationship between business and state in China. Chinese companies take the lead from Beijing to help meet state objectives, including reduced dependency on the west. In return they get competitive advantages over western businesses trying to break into China. In this episode, Prof. Morrison, from the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, talks to show host Gene Tunny about his new book with INSEAD’s Prof. Stewart Black on Enterprise China. </p><p>Please get in touch with any questions, comments and suggestions by emailing us at <a href="mailto:contact@economicsexplored.com">contact@economicsexplored.com</a> or sending a voice message via <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/economicsexplored" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.speakpipe.com/economicsexplored</a>. </p><h3>What we discuss with Prof. Morrison</h3><ul><li>How the business model in China differs from the model in the west [01:50]</li><li>How the Chinese Communist Party oversees businesses in China [10:20]</li><li>What western businesses need to know when doing business in China [12:40]</li><li>Does China have an imperial ambition? [17:28] </li><li>Companies which have done well and those which have done badly in China [22:29]</li><li>Challenges to the Enterprise China model and the CCP [27:48]</li><li>Gene’s takeaways from the episode [39:30]</li></ul><h3>About this episode’s guest: Allen Morrison</h3><p>Allen J. Morrison is professor in the Thunderbird School of Global Management. Morrison previously served as CEO and director-general, senior advisor for global management education and executive education initiatives at Arizona State University. Before joining ASU in 2014, Morrison was professor of global management and the holder of the Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Chair for Responsible Leadership in the Maritime Industry at IMD. Professor Morrison was also director of the IMD Global CEO Center, which focuses on the challenges CEOs face while leading their companies in the global economy.</p><p>For further information about Prof. Morrison, check out his ASU page:</p><p><a href="https://search.asu.edu/profile/2551923" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://search.asu.edu/profile/2551923</a></p><h3>Links relevant to the conversation</h3><p>Get a copy of Enterprise China: Adopting a Competitive Strategy for Business Success:</p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3YMb1aI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3YMb1aI</a></p><p>Prof. Morrison’s article “Competing with “Enterprise China” vs. Chinese Enterprises” on the Thunderbird School of Global Management website:</p><p><a href="https://thunderbird.asu.edu/thought-leadership/insights/competing-enterprise-china-vs-chinese-enterprises" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thunderbird.asu.edu/thought-leadership/insights/competing-enterprise-china-vs-chinese-enterprises</a></p><p>William Kirby’s HBR article “The real reason Uber is giving up in China”:</p><p><a href="https://hbr.org/2016/08/the-real-reason-uber-is-giving-up-in-china" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hbr.org/2016/08/the-real-reason-uber-is-giving-up-in-china</a></p><h3>Credits</h3><p>Thanks to Obsidian Productions for mixing the episode and to the show’s sponsor, Gene’s consultancy business <a href="http://www.adepteconomics.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.adepteconomics.com.au</a>. Economics Explored is available via  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/economics-explored/id1480645795" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9QZUJlWGFsRQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcast</a>, and other podcasting platforms.</p>