Analyzing China's automobile industry competitiveness through Porter's diamond model
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Date
2006
Authors
Wu, Di
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Management
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Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Management, 2006
Abstract
This paper incorporates Porter’s diamond model to analyze China’s
automobile industry. Besides looking at the four determinants of competitiveness in
the original model, this study specifically examines the impact of government on
industry competitiveness.
This study retrieves archival data on multi-measurements used in prior studies.
The author incorporates one case study of a Chinese auto firm to illustrate the specific
impact of government policy and the responses of auto assemblers and component
suppliers. Interviews with experts in auto-related industries are conducted to
triangulate the findings.
Results show that the Chinese auto industry is still in its early stages of
development, whereas product quality and economies of scale of domestic
automakers are approaching global standards; thus Chinese auto firms aim at
becoming major players in the international market. The government plays an active
role in assisting the industry development as the nation transitions from a planned
economy to a free market.
Description
vii, 110 leaves ; 29 cm.
Keywords
Automobile industry and trade -- China , Competition, International