Analysis of the profitability of the Spanish business sector with investment presence in China. Issue 2 (13th May 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Marin-Anglada, Quico; Campa-Planas, Fernando; Beatriz Hernandez-Lara, Ana
• Is Part Of: Measuring business excellence. Volume 18:Issue 2(2014)
• Page Start: 60
• Page End: 72
• Publication Date: 2014-05-13
• Subjects: China -- Internationalization -- Return on investment -- Joint venture -- Business sectors; Organizational effectiveness -- Periodicals; Success in business -- Periodicals; Performance -- Periodicals; 658
• DOI: 10.1108/MBE-05-2013-0032
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1368-3047

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – This article aims to compare the average profitability by sector for companies that have invested in China during 2008-2011, with the average profitability for Spanish firms from the same sector. Design/methodology/approach: – Analysis done through Analysis System of Iberian Balances (SABI) database. Findings: – The results show that companies that invest in China gain economic rewards that are greater than those that do not invest in China, with the most profitable sectors comparatively being the metallurgy and the wholesale trade. Originality/value: – We have not found previous analysis in this way.