Recreate Acer: Innovation, Growth, and Challenges

Author: Shih Chen-Yong
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: He is the "father" of Taiwan's IT industry—without him, there would be no Taiwan IT industry. He built a computer dynasty in 28 years, representing the complete journey of Taiwanese youth chasing their dreams. He believes in "human nature is inherently good" and blends Westernized corporate structures with traditional Chinese culture, standing out in the world of Chinese enterprises. He emphasizes planning and holistic thinking, understands "sharing," and is willing to relinquish power. He was named one of the World's Top Ten Outstanding Young People, the Businessweek's Annual Business Leader, and one of the 25 Most Outstanding Business Managers. Too many honors have been bestowed upon this world-class brand builder of Chinese enterprises, the longest-serving leader in the global IT industry—Shih Chen-Yong. The company he led, Acer, is hailed as the best example of globalization for Chinese enterprises. After his formal retirement at the end of 2004, an era also came to an end. His unique thinking, behavior, and philosophy of life broke through the blind spots of personal and business management, and he pioneered a fourth internationalization model distinct from the United States, Europe, and Japan, earning him achievements unlike anyone else. This book reviews Shih Chen-Yong's 28-year entrepreneurial journey, showcasing a complete picture of industrial development, allowing readers to understand how Acer, as a representative Taiwanese enterprise, responded to external changes and overcame bottlenecks under his leadership to create value. This book reviews Shih Chen-Yong's 28-year entrepreneurial journey, presenting a full picture of industrial development, enabling readers to see how Acer, as a representative Taiwanese enterprise, faced external changes under his leadership, continuously challenged difficulties, broke through bottlenecks, and created value.