Abstracts
Abstract
In recent years, China has become Africa’s most important economic partner. Chinese companies of all sizes and sectors bring investments, managerial know-how and entrepreneurial energy to all 54 African countries. China also plays host to the largest population of African migrants seeking business opportunities as well as African students in search of renowned universities. It is therefore useful to compare management practices between China and Africa. Through an analytical review, our study highlights the similarities and differences of management philosophies, managerial styles, networking, and entrepreneurship. This study helps strengthen knowledge of Chinese and African management styles and suggests directions for future studies that could ensure the success of the collaboration between China and Africa.
Keywords:
- African management,
- Chinese management,
- managerial practices,
- entrepreneurship,
- networking
Résumé
Depuis quelques années, la Chine est devenue le partenaire économique le plus important de l’Afrique. Les entreprises chinoises de toutes tailles et de tous secteurs apportent des investissements, du savoir-faire managérial et un dynamisme entrepreneurial dans les 54 pays africains. La Chine accueille également des migrants africains à la recherche d’opportunités commerciales ainsi que des étudiants africains qui poursuivent leurs études dans les prestigieuses universités chinoises. Par conséquent, il serait utile de prendre connaissance des pratiques de gestion qui caractérisent aussi bien la Chine que l’Afrique. Grâce à une revue analytique, notre étude met en évidence les similitudes et les différences des philosophies de gestion, des styles de gestion, du réseautage et de l'entrepreneuriat entre la Chine et l’Afrique. Cette recherche contribue à renforcer les connaissances sur la dynamique des pratiques de gestion des organisations sino-africaines et à mettre en lumière les pratiques de gestion susceptibles de garantir le succès des entreprises chinoises en Afrique.
Mots-clés :
- Management Africain,
- Management Chinois,
- Pratiques Managériales,
- Entrepreneuriat,
- Réseautage
Resumen
En los últimos años, China se ha convertido en el socio económico más importante de África. Las empresas chinas de todos los tamaños y de todos los sectores aportan inversiones, conocimientos de gestión y dinamismo empresarial en 54 países afri¬canos. China también da la bienvenida a los inmigrantes africanos que buscan oportuni¬dades de negocios, así como a los estudian¬tes africanos que prosiguen sus estudios en prestigiosas universidades chinas. Por lo tanto, sería útil conocer las prácticas de gestión que caracterizan tanto a China como a África. A través de una revisión analítica, nuestro estudio destaca las similitudes y diferencias en las filosofías de gestión, los estilos de gestión, la creación de redes y el espíritu empresarial entre China y África. Esta investigación contribuye a fortalecer el conocimiento sobre la dinámica de las prácticas de gestión de las organizaciones chino-africanas y a resaltar las prácticas de gestión que probablemente garanticen el éxito de las empresas chinas en África.
Palabras clave:
- Gestión africana,
- gestión china,
- prácticas gerenciales,
- emprendimiento,
- trabajo en red
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