Chinese Business Culture

Inhaltsangabe:Abstract:
The aim of this Masters thesis is to explain Chinese business culture. In order to understand why Chinese business culture is different from European or American business culture, for example, it is necessary to know the roots of Chinese cultural values: what is the specific Chinese context which made it possible that China bore its unique business culture? Which specific values are valid in China today? How do they influence Chinese business conduct?
This Master"s thesis explains the development and constitution of Chinese business culture.
Furthermore, with reference to the latest literature about the topic and additional field research in a private company in China, this Masters thesis reveals recent changes in Chinese business cultural values. Because business culture is influenced by variables such as globalisation or the political system, it represents a dynamic value system over the long term. Thus, this Masters thesis updates academic knowledge about this topic.
Moreover, it addresses questions that have been raised by academic authors. Whenever I found a remark in literature which raised up an interesting issue for further research, I noted the hint down and included it into my survey. Thereby, I try to add new perspectives to the topic of Chinese business culture.
In total, this Masters thesis should therefore be a useful and topical guide to Chinese business culture.

Inhaltsverzeichnis:Table of Contents:
Table of Contentsiii
List of Abbreviationsv
List of Figuresvi
Acknowledgementsvii

1. Aim of the Thesis and Leading Argument8
2. Theoretical Background of Chinese Business Culture9
3. 1Definition of Business Culture9
4. 2Chinese Business Environment14
5. 2.1Philosophical Background: Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism14
6. 2.2Political Background: the Socialist, Authoritarian State20
7. 2.3Legal Background: Law Without Lawyers, Justice Without Courts26
8. 2.4Economic Background: Business Conditions in China29
9. 2.5Social Background: Changing Values37
10. 2.6Conclusion: Traditions Versus Rapid Modernisation40
11. 3Chinese Business Culture41
12. Research Work About Chinese Business Culture52
13. 1Overview over the Research Conducted52
14. 1.1Research Methods52
15. 1.2Research Setting: Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China54
16. 1.3Research Setting: Keze Electronics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.56
17. 2Observations and Own Experiences57