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Vietnam: A cross-cultural comparison of upward influence ethics

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  • Ralston, David A.
  • Terpstra-Tong, Jane
  • Maignan, Isabelle
  • Napier, Nancy K.
  • Nguyen, Van Thang

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We explore the ethical facets of within-company upward influence behavior. Our focus is Vietnam, where only minimal research has been conducted, with comparison data from China, France, and the US--countries that have had both past and present relationships with Vietnam. Our hypotheses are developed within the contexts of the historical, business ideology, and socio-cultural relationships that Vietnam has shared with these countries. The findings indicate that Vietnam is a country that is largely unique unto itself regarding the perspective on upward influence ethics that is held by its professional workforce.

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  • Ralston, David A. & Terpstra-Tong, Jane & Maignan, Isabelle & Napier, Nancy K. & Nguyen, Van Thang, 2006. "Vietnam: A cross-cultural comparison of upward influence ethics," Journal of International Management, Elsevier, vol. 12(1), pages 85-105, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:intman:v:12:y:2006:i:1:p:85-105
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