The World is Flat2nd half这个世界是平的第二个半月.pptxVIP

The World is Flat (2nd half) (Julian) Chenhui Guo 4/10/2017 1 MIS 696A Readings in MIS Outlines Developing Countries and the Flat World Companies and the Flat World You and the Flat World Geopolitics and the Flat World Conclusion: Imagination 4/10/2017 2 MIS 696A Readings in MIS Developing Countries and the Flat World What can developing countries do in this flat world? Why some developing countries (China, India) can develop fast in the flat world? Why some developing countries (some in Latin America, some in Africa) cannot achieve economic boom? 4/10/2017 3 MIS 696A Readings in MIS The patient case: Mexico Some statuettes of Mexico’s patron saint, the Virgin of Guadalupe, were imported into Mexico from China, probably via ports in California. China had advantages in large-scale manufacturing over Mexico. Mexico was losing its natural geographic advantages with the US market. As a result, China replaced Mexico as the number two exporter to the US. Economics of scale? 4/10/2017 4 MIS 696A Readings in MIS The patient case: Egypt Plastic Chinese-made Ramadan Lanterns (which is an Egyptian tradition), with better quality and safer battery-powered light, began popular in the Egypt’s market. Egypt has masses of low-wage workers, like China. Egypt is near Europe, on the Suez Canal, but it imports cultural artifacts from China. Endowment of resources? 4/10/2017 5 MIS 696A Readings in MIS introspection What policies? What “developing model” What action plan? 4/10/2017 6 MIS 696A Readings in MIS Remedy1:Develop through wholesale reforms 4/10/2017 7 MIS 696A Readings in MIS Some practices---China Reform and open-up policy! 4/10/2017 8 MIS 696A Readings in MIS Remedy 2:Develop through retail reform Retail reform offers a better environment for starting businesses, raising capital, and becoming entrepreneurs. How to use resources well? Dong business website: 4/10/2017 9 MIS 696A Readings in MIS Culture matters: glocalization Retail reform needs pu