The Practice of Guanxi by Business to the Government in Taiwan: A Case Study of a Small and Medium Enterprise

• Main Authors: Hsiang-wen Chen, 陳湘文
• Other Authors: Hsiao-ping Lin
• Format: Others
• Language: en_US
• Published: 2005
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/07830187200764515588

碩士 === 朝陽科技大學 === 應用外語研究所 === 93 === Based on the literature reviewed, the qualitative study developed the theoretical framework of guanxi (interpersonal relationship or connection) from social anthropology in the analysis of a business case toward the government. The study made use of case study method to trace how business benefited from the connections in the government of Taiwan today. The findings revealed that even under a society featured law and democracy, the guanxi practice still does not lose its important color. Possibly, to prevent from being accused of bribery, the business may create justifiable channels to maintain the government connections.