Bartleby Cultural challenge

摘要

THE CORONAVIRUS pandemic has led to some testy moments in diplomatic relations between China and the democratic world. But in the long run, China's economic power is likely to increase and that means more foreigners may end up working for Chinese corporations. In a fascinating and detailed book, "Barriers to Entry: Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Breakthroughs in a Chinese Workplace", Paul Ross, an executive who has worked in China, describes some of the difficulties workers face. There is plenty of scope for misunderstandings. A common complaint of foreign employees working for Chinese firms is that they do not always understand what is expected from them nor do they find the guidance they receive from Chinese managers satisfactory.