Meanings and Dimensions of Organizational Justice in China: An Inductive Investigation

Taking an inductive approach followed by validation techniques, we analyzed the meaning and dimensionality of the organizational justice construct in the People's Republic of China (China). By using qualitative and quantitative methods, we found that organizational justice involves a higher lev...

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Published in:Management and organization review 2015-03, Vol.11 (1), p.45-68
Main Authors: Guo, Chun, Giacobbe-Miller, Jane K.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Cultural values
Management theory
Organizational justice
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Summary:Taking an inductive approach followed by validation techniques, we analyzed the meaning and dimensionality of the organizational justice construct in the People's Republic of China (China). By using qualitative and quantitative methods, we found that organizational justice involves a higher level of subjectivity in the Chinese context. Interpretation and organizational justice judgments depend on the specific situation and social relations involved. The findings revealed similarities with the Western conceptualization with one important exception, suggesting both cultural values and institutional environment shape justice judgments and managerial practices in China. The article concludes with a discussion of the findings and implications for management theory, research, and practice.
ISSN:1740-8776
1740-8784
DOI:10.1017/mor.2014.1