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Business relationships in China: Lessons about deep trust

Kriz, Anton and Keating, Byron W. (2010): Business relationships in China: Lessons about deep trust. Published in: Asia Pacific Business Review , Vol. 16, No. 3 (22 July 2010): pp. 299-318.

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Abstract

Trust is acknowledged as a central tenet of business relationships. Yet for all the attention it receives, rarely has trust been investigated in the Chinese business setting. This paper uses an emic approach to unearth some within-culture ‘truths’ about Chinese notions of trust in business exchange. The findings of this research suggest that deep trust (xinren), which is driven by reciprocal help and emotional bonding, is critical for doing business in China. A conceptual framework is provided to assist Western businesspersons to better understand the Chinese concept of trust as well as the interplay between its key antecedents.

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