...In this chapter, the design and the implementation of corporate governance mechanisms in the four types of Chinese enterprises—state-owned enterprises (SOEs), listed companies, village enterprises (TVEs), and private enterprises—are examined in terms of the impact they all have on the Chinese...

...This chapter explores the overall implementation of the Basic Law in Hong Kong and discusses the developing conventions prevailing in the Beijing-HKSAR relations. By evaluating the content of the Basic Law and its implementation, the new practices and conventions in the Beijing-HKSAR relations can...

... process which can be influenced by a number of factors. Apart from giving an account of the basic concepts of change and curriculum implementation, this chapter also identifies various models of change and some strategies of curriculum implementation. It then proceeds with the critical reflections...

...This chapter discusses the three aspects of the process of policy implementation. One of the three features of policy implementation is policy instruments. Policy instruments are methods and techniques used as tools by governments to achieve their policy objectives. The next aspect is strategies...

... changes as well as technology advancements help transform teachers’ roles and reshape curriculum policies. The chapters cover a wide range of topics, including curriculum design, planning, implementation and evaluation. These discussions are included to help readers critically reflect on their roles...

..., and public opinion in the creation of policies and their implementation. The chapter also analyses the changes in the process of policy-making during post-colonial Hong Kong. The chapter attempts to determine why these changes have taken place and why some of the features of the system remained while others...

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