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

Date

2009

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Journal Title

Journal ISSN

ISSN

1096-4762

Volume Title

Publisher

Wiley

Type

Article

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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Research Institute