Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On completion of this subject students should have an understanding of some major contributions to debates about trends in the relationships between businesses and governmental organisations in several Asian societies.
Synopsis This subject concerns some central issues in the management of the economic and political affairs of various Asian countries. It examines the relationships among government, business and, in some cases, trade unions, in the decision-making and bargaining concerning formation of national economic plans, industrial policies and strategies for technological development in several Asian states, notably Japan (including study of MITI), Korea, Taiwan, and mainland China. Some reference may also be made to Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore or the Philippines and to the study of ethnic (notably Chinese) minorities as important elements of the private business sectors of various Asian countries.
Assessment Written (6000 words): 80% + Seminar participation: 20%