Abstract：Base on an intensive examination of the literature on guanxi and some related theories, we propose some potential possibilities for guanxi researchers to break the dilemma. Firstly, we clarify the concept of guanxi, exhibit findings about the antecedents and consequences of guanxi. Then, we elaborate on how we can define guanxi as a unique combination of relational structure and social norms in Chinese context. As a conclusion, we compare guanxi with the theories of social capital, social exchange and trust, and put forward some future directions for guanxi research.
汪鸿昌,廖雪华,肖静华. 社会规范视角下的关系理论之合法性研究[J]. J4, 2014, 11(5): 764-.
WANG Hongchang,LIAO Xuehua,XIAO Jinghua. Legitimacy Dilemma of Chinese Guanxi Theory: A Perspective of Social Norms. J4, 2014, 11(5): 764-.
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