Abstract
This paper explores the extent that local Chinese managers working in MNEs in China have adopted Western HR values. The study involves the use of repertory grid interviews with thirty-six local Chinese managers. The interviewees reflected a high level of assimilation and internalisation of many Western HRM values. However, they also retained some traditional values as well suggesting the development of hybridisation path instead of a simple convergence with or divergence from the Western model. An important characteristic of this hybrid model is the co-existence of paradoxical values from Western HRM and Chinese people management.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 11th IHRM Conference 2010 |
Subtitle of host publication | emergence of new economic powers : management of human resources in the challenging global context |
Place of Publication | UK |
Publisher | Aston Business School |
Pages | 1-26 |
Number of pages | 26 |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Event | International Human Resource Management Conference (11th : 2010) - Birmingham, UK Duration: 9 Jun 2010 → 12 Jun 2010 |
Conference
Conference | International Human Resource Management Conference (11th : 2010) |
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City | Birmingham, UK |
Period | 9/06/10 → 12/06/10 |
Keywords
- Chinese HRM
- values
- repertory grid