Use of white lies to preserve workplace harmony in a Chinese collectivistic culture.

• Main Author: Chan, Shu Wen.
• Other Authors: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2010
• Subjects: DRNTU::Social sciences::Sociology::Culture::Chinese
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/42428
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This study examines whether white lies possess three basic functions, namely self-serving, other-benefitting and social desirability, in preserving workplace harmony in a Chinese Collectivistic culture. Face concerns of both the self and others are also noted to examine their roles in influencing th...