Inclusion and inclusion management in the Chinese context: an exploratory study

Abstract

This study explored the concept of inclusion at both the individual and the organizational levels in the Chinese context. Using interview data from managers and employees of 12 companies located in China with various ownership structures, we conducted content analysis and found similarities between Chinese and Western conceptions of inclusion, as well as some unique characteristics of China. In addition, we identified seven inclusion management practices and three challenges for implementing inclusion management. Finally, the conceptions of inclusion were different across organizational positions and firm ownerships. Overall, this study sheds light on the understanding and management of inclusion for both Chinese companies and multinational companies in China and lays the foundation for future research.

Keywords::

• bao rong
• Chinese context
• diversity
• inclusion
• inclusion management

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

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Funding

This study was supported by National Science Foundation of China [grant numbers 71132003 and 71072055].