Privatization and Entrepreneurship: The Managerial Challenge in Central and Eastern EuropePrivatization and Entrepreneurship: The Managerial Challenge in Central and Eastern Europe analyzes the challenges faced by managers in the transforming economies of Central and Eastern Europe and provides penetrating insights into the details of managing in the former socialist countries. This collection’s combination of conceptual/theoretical material with empirical, firsthand case analysis prepares Western managers for a more profitable and less stressful entry into these significant markets.This enlightening book highlights the complexity and breadth of the issues and problems of successfully entering new markets in Central and Eastern Europe. Along the way, you are introduced to such topics as consumer behavior and shown the different forms of foreign direct investment with their associated problems and benefits. If you are searching for ways to better prepare for business in these markets, this book can help you meet your objectives with its helpful information on:
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Contents
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The Translation of Linguistic Symbols | 34 |
Conclusions | 41 |
Michael K Mauws | 45 |
Where Is the Research from Central | 61 |
Managerial Implications of the Transition | 79 |
Comparing Privatization Characteristics | 89 |
Implementing the Market Concept | 225 |
Peko Steel | 232 |
Conclusion | 238 |
Patent Systems | 245 |
Conclusions | 257 |
Survival of Newly | 279 |
Labor Relations and Policies in Hungary | 293 |
Implications and Recommendations for Western Investors | 299 |
FirstRate Furniture Firm | 103 |
Static Management in a Dynamic Environment | 111 |
Business Before the Velvet Revolution | 118 |
Successful ReCreation | 131 |
Conclusions | 137 |
444550 | 145 |
Epilogue | 151 |
Foreign Direct Investment Linkages | 155 |
Entrepreneurs in PostCommunist Russia | 167 |
Critical Success Factors for Entrepreneurial | 181 |
Influences on Strategic Decision Making | 205 |
47 | 212 |
Marketing | 219 |
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