Human Resources Management in China

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Introduction

The role of human resources in China has been developing over the last 30 years as China has moved from a command economy to a more open market environment. Although managers in many state-owned and private organisations managed their staff effectively, it was more at a functional and operational level than strategically. Loyalty between management and employees tended to be a stabilising factor in the working relationship.

With the opening of the economy to multinational organisations, the focus of the human resource discipline has been changing, with greater importance being placed on staff retention, motivation, performance and careers. As is demonstrated by the cases presented in this book, many employees are now more prepared ...