Publications
Publications
- October 1995 (Revised December 1998)
- HBS Case Collection
Otis Elevator Company (A): China Strategy
By: Michael Y. Yoshino and Thomas W. Malnight
Abstract
Examines the evolution of Otis's joint venture in China, from inception to the political crisis in 1989. Raises the question of whether or not the company should make an additional investment in the aftermath of the Tiananmen Square incident.
Keywords
Joint Ventures; Decisions; Investment; Globalization; Government Administration; Business and Government Relations; Strategy; China
Citation
Yoshino, Michael Y., and Thomas W. Malnight. "Otis Elevator Company (A): China Strategy." Harvard Business School Case 396-098, October 1995. (Revised December 1998.)