Multinational Corporation Subsidiaries in China: An Empirical Study of Growth and Development Strategy

Dr. Jinghua Zhao is the Dean in the School of Government at the Central University of Finance and Economics in China. He holds a PhD. from Nanjing University and his research interests include strategy and government administration. Previously, Dr. Zhao has served as Dean for the Business School at Shandong University for 12 years and published more than 40 high quality journal articles and six books in strategy. His recent research focuses on MNC strategy and comparative study across borders. Dr. Jifu Wang is the Interim Dean in the Business School at the University of Houston, Victoria. He holds a PhD. from Auburn University. His research interests include international business strategy and organizational change. Prior to this Dr. Wang served as an executive on different top management teams for several group companies in China's Shenzhen Special Economic Zone and has rich management experiences in international business. His current research interests include global strategy and organizational change; he has published more than 30 referred articles, a book and several book chapters in global strategy with focus on core competence and capable organizations. Dr. Tim Hudson is President of the University of Houston, Victoria. He holds a PhD. from Clark University, and his research interests include international development, globalization, cultural aspects of markets, international education and leadership. Dr. Hudson is a member of the International Association of University Presidents. He has conducted research, worked and led student groups in more than 40 countries around the world. Dr. Hudson has also received an honorary doctorate from London's Guildhall University for his lifetime commitment to fostering international understanding.