List of figures List of tables Abbreviations and acronyms Preface Chapter 1: Introduction to strategy, corporate governance and corporate reform Abstract: Overview Business strategy and the corporate governance of Chinese firms Objectives of the book Research methodology Structure of the book Chapter 2: Business strategy and corporate governance: theoretical and empirical perspectives Abstract: Introduction Institutional theory (IT) Business strategy (BS) Corporate governance (CG) Gaps in the literature Conclusion Chapter 3: The economic background in China Abstract: Introduction Economic reform in China The development stages of the Chinese consumer electronics sector The classification of firms by ownership in China The shareholding programme in China Background to the case firms Conclusion Chapter 4: Business strategies in the focal companies Abstract: Introduction The development of exploitation and exploration strategies in SOEs The development of exploitation and exploration strategies in COEs The development of exploitation and exploration strategies in DPOEs Results of the business strategies Conclusion Chapter 5: Ownership structure and the characteristics of the board in the focal companies Abstract: Introduction The ownership structure of the firms Characteristics of the boards of firms Conclusion Chapter 6: Links between institutions, business strategies and corporate governance Abstract: Introduction The model of institutional factors, business strategies and corporate governance in China's transition context Factors influencing the development of firms in China's transition context The trend of development of Chinese firms Contributions Limitations Conclusion Chapter 7: Conclusions Abstract: Summary Research and managerial implications Avenues for future research Bibliography Index.