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An ethnographic study of Chinese business expatriates in Tanzania

Miao, C. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7938-3400 (2024) An ethnographic study of Chinese business expatriates in Tanzania. AIB Insights, 24 (5). ISSN 1938-9590

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To link to this item DOI: 10.46697/001c.124813

Abstract/Summary

This ethnographic study investigates the motivations and experiences of Chinese business expatriates in Tanzania, focusing on their life management, language proficiency, and engagement with petty corruption. Chinese expatriates' motivation for expatriation is often pragmatic, prioritising family-oriented well-being over individual well-being. Language proficiency is shown to mediate power dynamics and reduce information asymmetry, while petty corruption is a strategic investment to navigate bureaucracy and secure benefits, despite an imbalance in reciprocity. This study enhances our understanding of the cross-cultural experiences of Chinese expatriates in Tanzania and offers valuable insights for effective International Human Resource Management (IHRM) practices.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Henley Business School > International Business and Strategy
ID Code:122047
Publisher:Michigan State University

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