Meanings and Dimensions of Organizational Justice in China: An Inductive Investigation
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
3-2015
Abstract
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.
DOI
10.1017/mor.2014.1
Recommended Citation
Guo, C. & Miller, J.K. (2015). Meanings and dimensions of organizational justice in China: An inductive investigation. Management and Organization Review, 11(1), 45-68. doi: 10.1017/mor.2014.1
