Guanxi and professional conduct in China: A management development perspective

Philip Wright; W. F. Szeto; Tsz Wan Cheng

doi:10.1080/09585190110083839

Guanxi and professional conduct in China: A management development perspective

Philip Wright, W. F. Szeto, Tsz Wan Cheng

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Abstract

This paper explores guanxi within the context of 'ethical' behaviour. It was found that guanxi exerted a strong influence on our sample, with the exception of the necessity to lend money. As well, there appeared to be a significant minority of respondents who would behave unethically to preserve group solidarity. It was suggested that a modified version of the Belcourt et al.'s management development model would be a useful tool in the development of modified coaching processes for use in authoritarian cultures.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	156-182
Number of pages	27
Journal	International Journal of Human Resource Management
Volume	13
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/09585190110083839
Publication status	Published - 1 Feb 2002

Keywords

China
Coaching
Ethics
Guanxi
Management development

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Strategy and Management
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Management of Technology and Innovation

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