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Parochialism and Implications for Chinese Firms’ Globalization

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  • Feng, Jing Betty
  • Liu, Leigh Anne
  • Jiang, Chunyan

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We explore the meaning of parochialism (xiao nong yi shi, å° å†œæ„ è¯†) to explain certain paradoxical Chinese managerial behaviors. We discuss how cultural, political, and economic traditions in China formed a salient context to cultivate parochialism. Qualitative data from Chinese and American managers reveal that the conceptual framework of parochialism includes a cognitive dimension of closed-mindedness, a behavioral dimension of self-protection, and a relational dimension of in-group focused social relationship. Parochialism hampers effective globalization of Chinese firms because it negatively impacts key facets of organizational culture: employee development, communication, customer orientation, social responsibility, strategic planning, and innovation. The study offers theoretical and practical implications for Chinese management research and the development of global competence.

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  • Feng, Jing Betty & Liu, Leigh Anne & Jiang, Chunyan, 2019. "Parochialism and Implications for Chinese Firms’ Globalization," Management and Organization Review, Cambridge University Press, vol. 15(4), pages 705-736, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:maorev:v:15:y:2019:i:4:p:705-736_4
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