title: Constructing global business networks in China

authors: Ding, Qiang

subjects: business networks

abstract: This article explains the issue of business networking for foreign multinational enterprises (MNEs) operating in China from various perspectives (including cultural, political, economic, and marketing perspectives). The article seeks to provide a basic platform for comparing business network development with corruption to clearly differentiate between these two concepts. The article clarifies how foreign MNEs can effectively establish and maintain business networks to navigate their way through the complex institutions in China and local networks. The article suggests that developing a business network strategy could add value to activities of MNEs in China. Although not all established business networks will definitely lead to new opportunities or bring about greater competitive advantages, an ineffective business network strategy may actually reduce the ability of foreign MNEs to achieve performance outcomes in China. An analysis of the business network strategy would be invaluable to help foreign MNEs to develop business operations in China effectively.

text: Constructing global business networks in China This article explains the issue of business networking for foreign multinational enterprises (MNEs) operating in China from various perspectives (including cultural, political, economic, and marketing perspectives). The article seeks to provide a basic platform for comparing business network development with corruption to clearly differentiate between these two concepts. The article clarifies how foreign MNEs can effectively establish and maintain business networks to navigate their way through the complex institutions in China and local networks. The article suggests that developing a business network strategy could add value to activities of MNEs in China. Although not all established business networks will definitely lead to new opportunities or bring about greater competitive advantages, an ineffective business network strategy may actually reduce the ability of foreign MNEs to achieve performance outcomes in China. An analysis of the business network strategy would be invaluable to help foreign MNEs to develop business operations in China effectively.

year: 2009

title: Low genetic variability in small populations of New Zealand kokako Callaeas cinerea wilsoni

authors: Hudson, Q.J.

subjects: kokako

abstract: The endangered kokako Callaeas cinerea wilsoni (Callaeidae), an endemic forest-dwelling passerine of New Zealand, has declined over the last century to a number of small isolated populations due to widespread habitat clearance and predation by introduced predators. To evaluate the genetic consequences of inbreeding and genetic drift, we examined genetic variability within and among 3 of the major remaining kokako populations using 4 polymorphic microsatellite loci. The largest remaining kokako population in the Te Ureweras was shown to have greater variability than the smaller Mapara and Rotoehu populations. Differentiation among the populations was low to moderate. We suggest there is no genetic barrier to translocations between the populations and that translocations of some individuals between the remaining kokako populations could enhance genetic variability of small populations to levels found in larger populations (e.g. Te Ureweras).

text: Low genetic variability in small populations of New Zealand kokako Callaeas cinerea wilsoni The endangered kokako Callaeas cinerea wilsoni (Callaeidae), an endemic forest-dwelling passerine of New Zealand, has declined over the last century to a number of small isolated populations due to widespread habitat clearance and predation by introduced predators. To evaluate the genetic consequences of inbreeding and genetic drift, we examined genetic variability within and among 3 of the major remaining kokako populations using 4 polymorphic microsatellite loci. The largest remaining kokako population in the Te Ureweras was shown to have greater variability than the smaller Mapara and Rotoehu populations. Differentiation among the populations was low to moderate. We suggest there is no genetic barrier to translocations between the populations and that translocations of some individuals between the remaining kokako populations could enhance genetic variability of small populations to levels found in larger populations (e.g. Te Ureweras).

year: 2000

title: Ranapia Mokena: son of Mokena Hou

authors: Hart, Philip

abstract: Little is known of the early life of Ranapia Mokena. He owned land close to Thames and acquired interests in other blocks, which provided him with some income, but he was never wealthy, as indicated by his being sued for a series of small debts. He invested in a small way in mining at both Thames and Te Aroha, and even worked in one claim. His life was most notable for being a deacon in the Church of England.
Ranapia was another example of a rangatira who supported the Crown, as was illustrated by his becoming a member of the Thames Native Rifle Volunteers. Childless, in his old age he brought up a niece’s daughter.

text: Ranapia Mokena: son of Mokena Hou Little is known of the early life of Ranapia Mokena. He owned land close to Thames and acquired interests in other blocks, which provided him with some income, but he was never wealthy, as indicated by his being sued for a series of small debts. He invested in a small way in mining at both Thames and Te Aroha, and even worked in one claim. His life was most notable for being a deacon in the Church of England.
Ranapia was another example of a rangatira who supported the Crown, as was illustrated by his becoming a member of the Thames Native Rifle Volunteers. Childless, in his old age he brought up a niece’s daughter.

year: 2016