These are some of the findings presented by Wei Lu, M.Sc. (Econ.), in her doctoral dissertation for the Aalto University School of Business.
Even experienced companies face problems when trying to find competent workers in China. High labour mobility is significant driving force, both between companies and geographically. According to Lu, labour mobility can be prevented with increasing employee commitment to the company. For example compensation practices, performance evaluation and career planning increase the commitment.
In addition, big differences between generations cause challenges to the companies in China. The post-80s and post-90s generations are highly motivated but eager to seek positions with higher pay and have a higher tendency to move between companies. They also expect fast careers.
The dissertation
Wei Lu's M.Sc. (Econ.), doctoral dissertation in International Business and Management Localization of Human Resource Management Practices in China: A Qualitative Comparative Analysis Approach will be examined at the Aalto University SChool of Business on Friday 7 of February, 2014 from 12 o'clock onwards (Main building, Jenny and Antti Wihuri Hall, (C350), 3rd floor, Runeberginkatu 14-16).
Dr Ayse Saka-Helmhout, Reader of Surrey Business School, University of Surrey will act as the opponent and Professor Rebecca Piekkari as custos.
Representatives of the media may request free copies of the dissertation from the Aalto University School of Business Communications Unit, viestinta-biz(at)aalto.fi or tel. +358 50 566 5673.
The dissertation as pdf
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More information: Wei Lu, wei.lu(at)aalto.fi