Asian Business & Management 

About: Asian Business & Management is an academic journal published by Palgrave Macmillan. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): International business & Industrial relations. It has an ISSN identifier of 1472-4782. Over the lifetime, 566 publications have been published receiving 8053 citations. The journal is also known as: Asian business and management.

Effects of board structure on firm performance: A comparison between Japan and Australia

Abstract: This article compares the effects of board size, proportion of female directors, proportion of outside directors and average age of directors on firm performance in Japanese and Australian firms We found that board size and age of directors were negatively associated with the performance of Japanese firms For Australian firms, outsider ratio and female director ratio were positively associated with performance

The challenges and opportunities of a global health crisis: the management and business implications of COVID-19 from an Asian perspective

Abstract: On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a pandemic. As the evolution and implications of the COVID-19 crisis are still unfolding, we posit that exploring the experiences and strategic responses of Asian countries may shed light on ways to combat COVID-19 for the rest of the world. In this paper, we first articulate the importance of resilience, strategic agility, and entrepreneurship in the context of the fight against COVID-19. Then, with the focus on China, South Korea, and Singapore, we discuss the impact COVID-19 is having on economies and businesses, governmental support for businesses and societies, and implications for global supply chain disruptions. We hope that the global health system will recover quickly, and that the world economy will be revitalized with the contributions and collaboration of science (including social science), industry, and governments.

Globalization Strategies of Chinese Companies: Current Developments and Future Prospects

Abstract: The object of this study is to examine the globalization strategies of Chinese companies which, it is contended, have been influenced by China's current stage of economic development. Since the initiation of its open-door policy in 1978, China has, in this respect, followed to a considerable extent the path of other Asian countries. Currently, China's foreign direct investment (FDI) is present in 139 states and territories but heavily concentrated in Australia, the United States, Hong Kong, Thailand, Russia, New Zealand, South Africa and Macao. Such ventures overseas are, however, small scale, with an average capitalization of US$ 3 million. This figure may nevertheless be set to rise, as Chinese companies move into more high-tech ventures; to date, China's firms have been more heavily involved in the service and processing sectors. In addition, China's FDI has been constrained both by government regulation of the economy and lack of experience on the part of China's companies in international competition. Accordingly, the role of both business and government in the promotion of managerial, financial and linguistic competence is assessed. In conclusion, the study summarizes the salient features of Chinese FDI to date and the future prospects for the globalization of China's companies.

Mega-Sporting Events in Asia — Impacts on Society, Business and Management: An Introduction

Abstract: Mega-sporting events today are central stages that not only feature professional athletes representing their country in competing for excellence, but also provide host nations with a universally le ...