Understanding Chinese Students’ Values -- Insights for Tomorrow’s Managers

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Purpose: In this paper we examine the values of Chinese university students as future leaders and employees in a global economy. Despite the fact that China’s role in the world economy has become increasingly important, little has been done to examine the nature of tomorrow’s Chinese business leaders. Design/Methodology/Approach: A values survey was administered to business major students at a Tier One Chinese university and data was collected from 984 respondents to test five hypotheses relevant to values for Chinese youths. Findings: This study suggests that today’s Chinese business students view traditional Chinese values through a lens influenced by western cultural and economic thinking as well as positive and negative impacts from rapid economic development. Research limitations/implications: Because this paper is not an empirical study, it does not present research information or propositions. Originality/Value: This paper is among the first to identify the current cultural values of the younger Chinese of university age population. Key Words: Chinese values, business culture, values research, university student values, millennial values

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This study suggests that today’s Chinese business students view traditional Chinese values through a lens influenced by western cultural and economic thinking as well as positive and negative impacts from rapid economic development.

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