The Dragon Network: Inside Stories of the Most Successful Chinese Family Businesses -- Copyright -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Revealing Fast-Growing Overseas Chinese Family Businesses -- Assimilation -- Discrimination -- Background of the Overseas Chinese Family Business (OCFB) -- Overseas Chinese Family Businesses in Southeast Asia -- Indonesia -- Singapore -- Malaysia -- The Philippines -- Thailand -- Overseas Chinese Family Businesses in Other Regions -- Chapter 2: How Do Chinese Values Support Business Values? -- The Role of the Family in Chinese Culture -- Confucian Values -- Filial Piety -- Guanxi -- Characteristics of Chinese Family Businesses -- High Cohesiveness -- Lack of Formal Organizational Structure and Rules -- Combining Family Ownership and Management Control -- Strong Family Relationships -- Early Involvement of the Younger Generation -- Strong Entrepreneurial Skills and Spirit -- Cost-Conscious -- Promoting Glory and Reputation -- The Role of Guanxi -- High Dependency on Patriarchs or Matriarchs -- Paternalistic Leadership -- Passing Down the Cultural Values -- Challenges Facing Overseas Chinese Family Businesses -- Managing Growth -- Globalization -- Rapid Development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) -- Increasing Competition -- The Growing Influence of Generation Y -- Chapter 3: Combining Modern Management and Chinese Traditional Values -- Family Businesses around the World: An Overview -- Family Businesses: The Strengths -- Independence of Actions -- Strong Family Culture -- Long-Term Commitment -- Speed and Flexibility -- Learning Opportunities for Younger Generations -- Opportunity to Work Together -- Family Businesses: The Weaknesses -- Confusing Organization -- Family Domination in the Business -- Spoiled-Kid Syndrome -- Ownership and Management.

Modernizing Overseas Chinese Family Businesses -- Building a Solid Organization -- Focusing on Human Resource Development -- Promoting Open Communication -- Focusing on Innovation and Technology -- Developing Strategic Planning in a Family Business -- Moving toward Professionalism -- Chapter 4: Anatomy of Conflict Management -- The Story of Nyonya Meneer -- The Story of Yeo Hiap Seng (YHS) -- The Origins of Conflicts in Overseas Chinese Family Businesses -- Differences Regarding Business Interest and Family Interest -- The Refusal of Senior Generations to Hand over Power -- Poor Communication -- Growing Business and Interest -- Siblings and Cousins Rivalry -- Family Members' Unfair Demand from the Employees -- Company's Structure and System -- Conflict Management -- Avoiding Conflicts -- Conflict Resolution in Chinese Family Businesses: A Different Approach -- Chapter 5: The Succession Conundrums -- Succession Planning Conundrums -- Resistance from the Senior Generation -- Poor Communication among Family Members -- Rejection from the Younger Generation -- Impediments from Non-Family Professionals and Outsiders -- Succession in Overseas Chinese Family Businesses: Influence of Confucian Values -- Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders in Overseas Chinese Family Businesses -- Developing Leadership Qualities -- Instilling a Sense of Belonging to the Business -- Transferring Knowledge to the Younger Generation -- Promoting Entrepreneurial Spirit among Younger Generations -- Giving Everyone a Chance Regardless of Gender -- Giving Every Member of the Younger Generation a Chance -- The Next Generations: Dealing with Challenges -- Deciding to Join or Not to Join -- Implementing Modern Management Principles -- Staying Humble -- Managing Conflicts -- Delegating More Authority -- Finding Work Experience Outside the Family Business -- Being a Change Agent.

Being a Lifelong Learner -- Chapter 6: The Role of the Wife in Overseas Chinese Family Businesses -- Wife as the Balance of the Husband -- Wife as Complement and Driver -- Wife as the Secretary -- Wife as the Most Important Figure Following Her Husband's Death -- The Role of a Wife: A Breaker or a Binder? -- Chapter 7: Leadership Styles of Overseas Chinese Family Businesses -- From Dictatorship to Democracy -- Yearning for a Patriarch -- Chapter 8: The Importance of Social Organization in Chinese Family Businesses -- Evolution of the Bamboo Network -- Founder's Activities for Retirement -- Chapter 9: Dealing with Risk -- How Do Chinese Family Businesses Deal with Risk? -- Risk Attitude among Younger Generations in Chinese Family Businesses -- Chapter 10: Issues on Sustainability in Family Businesses -- Phases of Growth in a Family Business -- Challenges in Maintaining Sustainability -- Unfair Workload Distribution, Compensation, and Benefits -- Resistance to Non-Family Professionals and Nepotism -- Absence of Leadership and Succession Plan -- Generation Gap and Conflict of Interest -- Inability of the Senior Generation to Let Go -- Lack of Commitment and Tangible Recognition -- Elements of Distrust and Dysfunctional Relationships -- Consumerism and Generational Decline -- Chapter 11: Suggestions for Developing Chinese Family Businesses -- Implementing Corporate Governance -- Creating a New Business Paradigm, Strategy, Structure, and System -- Enhancing Education and Competence for Family Members -- Recruiting Non-Family Executive Professional Managers -- Analyzing Corporate Life Cycle -- Promoting Fair Remuneration and Equal Treatment among Members -- Influencing with the Right Leadership -- Reformulating Strategy and Renewing Business -- Promoting Ethical Behavior -- Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility -- Developing Estate Planning.

Chapter 12: The Future of Overseas Chinese Family Businesses: Toward a More Global Management Style -- About the Authors -- Bibliography -- Index.