Cultural Interaction and Development: The Impact of Chinese Workplace Culture on Western Employee Productivity
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.54097/ajmss.v4i3.13175Keywords:
Workplace, Chinese, Culture, ProductivityAbstract
This research project investigates the impact of Chinese workplace culture on the productivity of Western employees, with a focus on the role of cultural conflict in shaping workplace dynamics. Using data collected from a questionnaire administered to Western employees working in Chinese restaurants in Ontario, Canada, the study examines the degree to which cultural conflict influences productivity. Results indicate that cultural conflict does indeed contribute to reduced productivity to a certain extent. This paper also offers potential recommendations for mitigating cultural conflict and enhancing productivity in cross-cultural workplace settings.
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