Assessing the Validity of Human Resources Research in China

Assessing the validity of human resources research in China

PHB8004

Theory and Practice in Business

Abstract

The research question was grounded in the existing literature because of how the framework was laid out by the authors for the proposed new "indigenous" theory of human resources management research in China. The emphasis on volume of journals/articles reviewed also helped fortify their data findings. In addition, the authors' detailed description of the steps taken to validate their research question and the activities which helped lead to the conclusions of this article also reinforced this article. For example, they walked the reader through their process of validating the research question by offering suggestions. "We offer a couple of suggestions on how to build original theory from indigenous research. First, start with inductive ground work to get a good understanding of the setting, then target respondents and the environment. This process helps the researcher to frame the research question.."(X. Liang et al., 2010)

What do you believe?

What do you find credible

What evidence is really compelling

What appeals to your values, ethics, and experience and why?

What don't you believe?

What do you disagree with?

What evidence to you seems inappropriate?

What claims do you think are unfair?

Jean-Claude Toussaint

Theory and Practice in Business

Unit 2 - December 18, 2011

No. Author(s) Date Article/Journal Title Research Question Purpose statement Methodology

1 Liang, X., Xie, J., & Cui, Z 2010 A survey of Chinese human resource management research in China. The International Journal of Human Resource Management. Assessing the validity of human resources research in China Propose an opportunity for

international scholars to appreciate the unique contributions of the Chinese culture and language to human resources