Business and government interdependence in China : cooperative goals to develop industries and the marketplace
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Asia Pacific Journal of Management
Publication Date
6-1-2008
Volume
25
Issue
2
First Page
225
Last Page
249
Keywords
Business and government interdependence, Cooperation and competition, Open-minded discussion
Abstract
Although government withdrawal from business has traditionally been considered a key reform in developing a market economy, the Chinese government remains active. This study uses the social psychological theory of cooperation and competition to analyze the interdependence between government and business. Structural equation results of interviews of specific incidents collected from 105 government officials and business people in Shanghai, China, support the model that cooperative, but not competitive or independent, goals induce open-minded discussions that in turn strengthen their relationships, accomplish tasks, foster confidence they will work productively in the future, and develop their industry and the marketplace.
DOI
10.1007/s10490-007-9063-2
Print ISSN
02174561
E-ISSN
15729958
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Language
English
Recommended Citation
Tjosvold, D., Peng, A. C., Chen, Y. F., & Su, F. (2008). Business and government interdependence in China: Cooperative goals to develop industries and the marketplace. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 25(2), 225-249. doi: 10.1007/s10490-007-9063-2