by Wong Ka-pang. / Bibliography : leaves 90-91 / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1984

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by Long Wai-Man. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1996. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 53-54). / ABSTRACT --- p.iii / ACKNOWLEDGMENT --- p.iv / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.v / LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS --- p.vii / LIST OF TABLES --- p.viii / Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Objective of the Study --- p.1 / Introduction to the Computing Industry --- p.2 / The Evolution of the Computing Industry --- p.2 / Types of Computers --- p.3 / Recent Trends in the Computing Industry --- p.5 / Industrial Structure and Competition of Hong Kong's Manufacturing Industries --- p.7 / Chapter II. --- THE COMPUTING INDUSTRY IN HONG KONG --- p.10 / The Hong Kong Computing Industry --- p.10 / The Hong Kong Computer Market --- p.13 / Chapter III. --- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY --- p.16 / Measurement of Market Concentration --- p.16 / Data Collection and Limitation --- p.19 / Limitation of Data --- p.20 / Entropy Concentration Index --- p.20 / Chapter IV. --- EMPIRICAL FINDINGS --- p.23 / Industrial Concentration of the Computing Machinery and Equipment Industry (1984 -1993) --- p.23 / Analysis of the Electronic Calculator Industry --- p.29 / Analysis of the Computer Industry --- p.33 / Chapter V. --- "CONCLUSIONS, FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AND PROSPECT" --- p.37 / Competition in the Computing Machinery Industry --- p.37 / The Future of the Hong Kong Computing Machinery Industry --- p.39 / APPENDIX 1 HSIC CLASSIFICATION FOR COMPUTING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY --- p.41 / APPENDIX2 STATISTICAL DATA ON THE COMPUTING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY IN HONG KONG --- p.43 / Definition of Terms --- p.43 / Statistics by Product Types --- p.44 / Statistics by Number of Persons Engaged --- p.48 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.53

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by Mak chee-bun. / Bibliography: leaf 68 / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1985

by Freda, Ng Lai-fong & Tracy, Ng Chui-ha. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1994. / Includes bibliographical references (leave 100-106). / ABSTRACT --- p.iii / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.v / LIST OF TABLES --- p.viii / ACKNOWLEDGMENT --- p.ix / CHAPTER / Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter II. --- OBJECTIVES --- p.4 / Chapter III. --- METHODOLOGY --- p.5 / Analysis Framework --- p.5 / Market Definition --- p.6 / Data Collection Method --- p.6 / Respondents Profile --- p.7 / Chapter IV. --- INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT --- p.9 / Economic Environment --- p.9 / Legal Environment --- p.20 / International Regulatory System --- p.22 / Summary --- p.23 / Chapter V. --- CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CHINA COMPUTER MARKET --- p.25 / Market size --- p.25 / Product Trends --- p.34 / Consumer Profile --- p.39 / Company Profile --- p.43 / Competitors Profile --- p.50 / Summary --- p.57 / Chapter VI. --- OPPORTUNITIES OF THE COMPUTER INDUSTRY IN CHINA FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS --- p.59 / Opportunities - Better Investment Environment --- p.59 / China's Commitment to Economic Reform --- p.59 / Better Investment Environment After Re-entering GATT --- p.61 / National Development Plan --- p.63 / Cost Advantages --- p.65 / Reliance on Foreign Investment and Technological Transfer --- p.65 / Dissolution of COCOM and Release of US Export Controls --- p.66 / Opportunities - Market Potential for Foreign Computer Vendors --- p.67 / Market Niche - Product Types --- p.67 / Market Niche - Potential Market Segmentation --- p.72 / Chapter VII. --- THREATS OF THE COMPUTER INDUSTRY IN CHINA FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS --- p.75 / Competition --- p.75 / Domestic competition --- p.75 / Overseas Competition --- p.76 / Uncertainty --- p.78 / Political Instability --- p.78 / New Taxation System --- p.79 / Foreign Exchange Risk --- p.79 / Finding Good Partner --- p.80 / Increasing Operating Cost and Decreasing Profit --- p.81 / Increasing Cost for Human Resources --- p.81 / Increasing Other Operating Costs --- p.81 / Training Cost --- p.82 / Education and Promotion Cost --- p.82 / Competition Reducing Profit --- p.83 / Demanding Consumers --- p.83 / Development Constraints --- p.84 / Insufficient Infrastructure --- p.84 / Poor Foundation and Lack of Supporting Industry --- p.84 / Social Problems --- p.85 / Grey Market --- p.85 / Poor in Law Enforcement --- p.86 / Corruption --- p.86 / Culture Difference --- p.87 / Chinese Decision Making Process --- p.87 / Organization Culture --- p.87 / Chapter VIII. --- CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION --- p.88 / An Optimistic Future --- p.88 / People Relationship --- p.89 / Investment Preparation --- p.90 / Organizational Management --- p.91 / Long-term Objective --- p.91 / People Management --- p.91 / Image Maintenance --- p.92 / Business Practice --- p.93 / Trust --- p.93 / Face --- p.93 / Incentive --- p.94 / Beware of Chinese Culture --- p.94 / APPENDICES --- p.95 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.100

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published_or_final_version / Business Administration / Master / Master of Business Administration