The challenge of defining guanxi in a contemporary business context : a review
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2010
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Guanxi has become a common term in the wider business environment and has attracted the increasing attention of researchers. Despite this, a consistent understanding of the concept continues to prove elusive. We review the extant business literature to highlight the major inconsistencies in the way guanxi is currently conceptualized: the breadth, linguistic-cultural depth, temporality, and level of analysis. We conclude with a clearer conceptualization of guanxi which separates the core elements from antecedents and consequences of guanxi. Furthermore, we compare and contrast guanxi with western correlates such as social networks and social capitals to further consolidate our understanding of guanxi. |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/40867/1/c40867.pdf http://www.baf.cuhk.edu.hk/asia-aom/main.html Guo, Carlin & Chang, Artemis (2010) The challenge of defining guanxi in a contemporary business context : a review. In Proceedings of 7th Asian Academy of Management Conference, Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Center, Macau, China. |
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Copyright 2010 [please consult the authors] |
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QUT Business School; School of Management |
Palavras-Chave | #150308 International Business #Guanxi #Contemporary Business Context #Review |
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Conference Paper |