Examining differences in competitive intelligence practice: China, Japan, and the West.

Date
2009
Authors
Fleisher, Craig S.
Wright, Sheila
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN
1096-4762
Volume Title
Publisher
Wiley
Peer reviewed
Yes
Abstract
This article identifies the state of competitive intelligence (CI) in Asia, specifically, two of its most prominent economic powers, China and Japan. Comparisons with Western, mainly U.S. practice are made, particularly where data and management research from those countries supports this approach. In terms of current practice, CI in Japan is more developed than in China, although China continues to devote increasing attention and resources to the area. Decision makers in multinational companies, competing in China or Japan, or with firms that originate there, should be aware of the competitive implications emanating from their utilization of CI.
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Keywords
competitive intelligence, analysis of practice, United States of America, China, Japan
Citation
Fleisher, C.S. and Wright, S. (2009) Examining differences in competitive intelligence practice: China, Japan, and the West. Thunderbird International Business Review, 51 (3), pp. 249-261.
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