Rough Diamonds by Park, Seung Ho -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: An Overview

Identifying the Rough Diamonds The High Performance of Rough Diamonds The Evolving Landscape in the BRIC Countries Rough Diamonds Propel Emerging Markets Grow, and Grow Alike Beyond Exemplary Firms, What Is Really Different? Notes

Chapter 2: The Four Cs of High Performance

The Four Cs for Sustaining High Performance Putting the Four Cs to Work Notes

Chapter 3: Capitalizing on Late Development

Sources of Opportunity in Late Development Rough Diamonds Capitalize on Favorable Government Policy Rough Diamonds Exhibit Relentless Passion in Adversity Rough Diamonds Excel at Building Relationships or Technological Expertise First Capitalize, Then Create Notes

Chapter 4: Creating Inclusive Market Segments and Niches

Rough Diamonds Anticipate and Respond to Consumer Expectations Rough Diamonds Consolidate Fragmented Pockets of Demand Rough Diamonds Develop Deep Differentiation Advantages Rough Diamonds Grab the First-Mover Advantage Notes

Chapter 5: Crafting Operational Excellence

Chapter 6: Cultivating Profitable Growth

The Direction of Rough Diamond Diversification The Speed and Extent of Rough Diamond Diversification Examining the Mode of Product Diversification Different Countries Spawn Different Growth Patterns Notes

Chapter 7: How Rough Diamonds Avoid the Growth Fetish

What Is Sustainable Growth? Sales or Profits? An Overview of BRIC Companies Not All Growth Is Good Examining Growth Trajectories in the BRICs: Four Scenarios Cross-Country Differences Why Profitability Matters in Emerging Markets Integrating Profitability with Qualified Sales Growth Profitable Growth Through Core Competencies Notes

Chapter 8: Hypergrowth: Can It Be Sustained?

Privatization in Emerging Markets Diagnosing Sustained Growth from Primary Drivers Assessing Sustained Growth Using Secondary Drivers Notes

Chapter 9: National Differences: A Tale of Four Countries

China: Mobilizing Relational Capital for Growth Brazil: Capability-Based Brand Advantage Russia: Entrepreneurial Leadership for Growth India: Strategically Managed Innovation for Growth Commonalities and Differences Notes

Chapter 10: Responding to Rough Diamonds: Implications and Recommendations

Rethink the Rules of the Game Local Is the New Normal Reduce Ethnocentric Tendencies Recognize That Some Conventional Beliefs About Emerging Markets No Longer Apply Develop a Contingency Plan for Strategic Partnerships with Rough Diamonds Current and Future Rough Diamonds Signal the Sustained Growth of Emerging Markets Notes

Appendix: Methodology

The Authors Index