International Business Reading List
Independent Writing Assignment – Reading List
Critically evaluate Maslow’s hierarchy of needs as way of understanding employee motivation in contemporary Chinese business.
Adair, J. (2006) Leadership and Motivation. London: Kogan Page Ltd (available on ebrary)
This book considers the theories of both Maslow and Herzberg and reflects on how both inner-generated and outer-generated factors influence motivation.
Alas, R. (2008) Attitudes and values in Chinese manufacturing companies: A Comparison with Japanese, South Korean and Hong Kong companies. Chinese Management Studies Vol.2 No.1 pp. 32-51 [online]. Available from: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?issn=1750-614x&volume=2&issue=1
An analysis of how historical legacy and institutional development in each Asian country has affected attitudes towards employment in their respective labour forces. Of relevance to multinationals contemplating investment.
Brockmann, H; Delhey, J; Welzel, C and Yuan H. (2008) The China Puzzle: Falling Happiness in a Rising Econony. Journal of Happiness Studies Vol 10 pages 387-405 [online]. Available from: [ 17 January 2011]
A consideration of how the lower strata’s of Chinese society experienced decreased levels of happiness between 1990 and 2000 despite sharing the material benefits of Chinese economic growth throughout this period.
Cangemi, J.(2009) Analysis of an Adversarial Labour/Management Situation in a Latin American Industrial Setting: AC.. Organization Development Journal; Spring 2009; 27,1; ABI/INFORM Global p.37
A case study utilising Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a method to resolve a specific dispute between labour and management in Latin America. It is hoped the theory will help management to better understand labour discontent.
Dye, K; Mills, A.J; Weatherbee, T. (2005) Maslow: man interrupted: reading management theory in context. Management Decision;2005; 43,10; Materials Business File pg. 1375 [online]. Available from:
Critically evaluate Maslow’s hierarchy of needs as way of understanding employee motivation in contemporary Chinese business.
Adair, J. (2006) Leadership and Motivation. London: Kogan Page Ltd (available on ebrary)
This book considers the theories of both Maslow and Herzberg and reflects on how both inner-generated and outer-generated factors influence motivation.
Alas, R. (2008) Attitudes and values in Chinese manufacturing companies: A Comparison with Japanese, South Korean and Hong Kong companies. Chinese Management Studies Vol.2 No.1 pp. 32-51 [online]. Available from: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?issn=1750-614x&volume=2&issue=1
An analysis of how historical legacy and institutional development in each Asian country has affected attitudes towards employment in their respective labour forces. Of relevance to multinationals contemplating investment.
Brockmann, H; Delhey, J; Welzel, C and Yuan H. (2008) The China Puzzle: Falling Happiness in a Rising Econony. Journal of Happiness Studies Vol 10 pages 387-405 [online]. Available from: [ 17 January 2011]
A consideration of how the lower strata’s of Chinese society experienced decreased levels of happiness between 1990 and 2000 despite sharing the material benefits of Chinese economic growth throughout this period.
Cangemi, J.(2009) Analysis of an Adversarial Labour/Management Situation in a Latin American Industrial Setting: AC.. Organization Development Journal; Spring 2009; 27,1; ABI/INFORM Global p.37
A case study utilising Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a method to resolve a specific dispute between labour and management in Latin America. It is hoped the theory will help management to better understand labour discontent.
Dye, K; Mills, A.J; Weatherbee, T. (2005) Maslow: man interrupted: reading management theory in context. Management Decision;2005; 43,10; Materials Business File pg. 1375 [online]. Available from: