Abstract: In our globalized world companies that want to internationalize and go to a new market should consider different factors, if they want to be successful. Institutional adaptation is a vital part of success or failure of the globalization process. The market entry process of western Multinational Companies (MNCs) into China, shows different adapting processes, compared to when entering western country markets. Establishing an MNC in China is more time consuming, as a lot of social and non-business actors, and activities will be involved in the process. Purpose - The purpose of this study is to explore the process of adaptation of western MNCs to eastern institutional environment, with a focus on China. How does western MNCs operating in China adapt to the eastern institutional environment of China?   Method - This is a qualitative single case study with three interviews as primary sources of data. Findings – Government mandates are key factors to any organization whether local or otherwise. Merging with a local company helps to adapt better to the new environment. General cultural norms have a higher impact into the adaptation process. Conclusion - The research conducted shows how having knowledge of the different aspects of the environment and knowing how to adapt to these differences is crucial for the success of a firm. Husqvarna Group adapts to the host environment by means of their code of conduct, adaptation of a foreign organizational structure and accepting stricter mandates put forth by the government along with stricter channels of communication.

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Civil Law is the kind of figure that everybody knows about, but only a few understand. It is considered a basic legal institution, key tounderstand  the historical development of Law. However, discordant voices question the usefulness of Civil Law in front of the challenges from the contemporary world.In this paper, written twenty years ago, the author introduces in a clear way the criticism towards Civil Law, as well as the threat of disappearance that hanged above it, and proposes solutions for Civil Law to transform and adapt it to changes, in order to avoid extinction. / El Derecho Civil es una figura que todos conocen, pero pocos comprenden. Es considerada una institución jurídica básica, clave para entender el desarrollo histórico del Derecho. Sin embargo, voces discordantes cuestionan la utilidad del Derecho Civil ante los desafíos delmundo contemporáneo.En el presente artículo, que fue escrito hace ya veinte años, el autor presenta de manera clara las críticas que se hacían al Derecho Civil, así como la amenaza de desaparición que pendía sobre él, y propone soluciones para que el mismo se transforme y logre adaptarse a los cambios, evitando su extinción.