Comments on: Chinese vs. Western business: different ethical standards? http://www.qualityinspection.org/chinese-vs-western-business-different-ethical-standards/ Advice and tips for successful quality control of consumer products made in China: sourcing strategies, supplier communication, QC inspections... Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:22:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: White lies in China business relationships or how to have a headache in 60 seconds or less | The ACF China Co - Millstone Trading http://www.qualityinspection.org/chinese-vs-western-business-different-ethical-standards/comment-page-1/#comment-822 White lies in China business relationships or how to have a headache in 60 seconds or less | The ACF China Co - Millstone Trading Thu, 08 Apr 2010 05:35:04 +0000 http://www.qualityinspection.org/?p=43#comment-822 [...] The main issue here seemed to be that the primary goal was always to address the question at hand with the least resistance and as expediently as possible, rather then taking action on the actual issue. It was almost as if, in his mind that by assuring me the order/item was “in process” he seemed to solving the problem! While there were instances where everyone involved was extremely busy where certain things were genuinely overlooked, much of the time, this seemed to be an autonomic ”white lie” response – one conditioned into the brain over the many years: don’t think – just give the “right” answer. Maybe its a problem with different ethical systems? [...] [...] The main issue here seemed to be that the primary goal was always to address the question at hand with the least resistance and as expediently as possible, rather then taking action on the actual issue. It was almost as if, in his mind that by assuring me the order/item was “in process” he seemed to solving the problem! While there were instances where everyone involved was extremely busy where certain things were genuinely overlooked, much of the time, this seemed to be an autonomic ”white lie” response – one conditioned into the brain over the many years: don’t think – just give the “right” answer. Maybe its a problem with different ethical systems? [...]

]]> By: sachin http://www.qualityinspection.org/chinese-vs-western-business-different-ethical-standards/comment-page-1/#comment-119 sachin Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:41:16 +0000 http://www.qualityinspection.org/?p=43#comment-119 Hello, But there are some genuine manufacturers who make equipments of Power Plants , Nuclear plants which are being exported out of China...to Europe, USA ( ?) so the choice is of the buyer how he selects the vendors & keeps tab. Price should not be the only criteria for any business with China. Constant monitoring of material quality right from main raw material to finished end is must. China is still learning in this aspect ..i think too much greed is brewing there & one day it will explode..as haves & have not gap is increasing day by day ..but on one side u will see all population is focused for growth..but at the ccost of quality?? Hello,

But there are some genuine manufacturers who make equipments of Power Plants , Nuclear plants which are being exported out of China…to Europe, USA ( ?) so the choice is of the buyer how he selects the vendors & keeps tab. Price should not be the only criteria for any business with China. Constant monitoring of material quality right from main raw material to finished end is must. China is still learning in this aspect ..i think too much greed is brewing there & one day it will explode..as haves & have not gap is increasing day by day ..but on one side u will see all population is focused for growth..but at the ccost of quality??

]]> By: Transferring the responsibility onto the exporter http://www.qualityinspection.org/chinese-vs-western-business-different-ethical-standards/comment-page-1/#comment-66 Transferring the responsibility onto the exporter Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:26:50 +0000 http://www.qualityinspection.org/?p=43#comment-66 [...] Chinese vs. Western business: different ethical standards? [...] [...] Chinese vs. Western business: different ethical standards? [...]

]]> By: David http://www.qualityinspection.org/chinese-vs-western-business-different-ethical-standards/comment-page-1/#comment-11 David Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:07:44 +0000 http://www.qualityinspection.org/?p=43#comment-11 I've lived every word of that post. It's all true--every single experience. I've got factory names and dates for each and every experience listed! Yes, there are different ethical standards in the "West" and in China. And yes, I agree that FAR too many westerners jump right in to the ethical gray areas if they think they can save a buck. This is not meant as Chinese critique, but rather a heads up--the environment really is different over here. I’ve lived every word of that post. It’s all true–every single experience. I’ve got factory names and dates for each and every experience listed!
Yes, there are different ethical standards in the “West” and in China. And yes, I agree that FAR too many westerners jump right in to the ethical gray areas if they think they can save a buck.
This is not meant as Chinese critique, but rather a heads up–the environment really is different over here.

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