What is guanxi? a review of definitions.
This article aims to address the shortfall in current guanxi literature on its lack of a single primary interpretation. Guanxi (关系) has become a term that is synonymous in understanding Chinese social behavior, yet there is a corresponding lack of research in the psychology discipline. Through exam...
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| 格式: | Final Year Project |
| 語言: | English |
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2012
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| 在線閱讀: | http://hdl.handle.net/10356/49085 |
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| 機構: | Nanyang Technological University |
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| 總結: | This article aims to address the shortfall in current guanxi literature on its lack of a single primary interpretation. Guanxi (关系) has become a term that is synonymous in understanding Chinese social behavior, yet there is a corresponding lack of research in the psychology discipline. Through examining existing interpretations and definitions of guanxi, recurrent themes were identified from prominent definitions, and then reassembled into a final working interpretation. The recurring themes identified were (a) interpersonal connections, (b) multi-leveled, (c) lack of equivalence in western concepts, and (d) guanxi involves other indigenous Chinese constructs. Evidences of recurrence were presented. Future directions and recommendations in guanxi research were discussed. |
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