An analysis of the meaning of work among the employees with a U.S. firm in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore.

by Chan Mei-Yuk, Janice, Li Kam-Pui, Tony.Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1996.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 94-100).Questionaire in Chinese.ACKNOWLEDGMENT --- p.iiABSTRACT --- p.iiiTABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.ivLIST OF TABLES --- p.vChapterChapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1Chapter II. --- LITERATURE REVIEW --- p.2Chapter III. --- METHODOLOGY --- p.8Measures --- p.8Sample and Procedure --- p.9Chapter IV. --- RESULTS --- p.17Definition of work --- p.17Work Centrality --- p.23Work functions --- p.29Work goals --- p.31Societal Norms --- p.35Job satisfaction --- p.39Ideal Job --- p.43Chapter V. --- DISCUSSION --- p.49Definition of Work --- p.49Work centrality --- p.51Work functions --- p.54Work goalsSocietal norms --- p.58Job Satisfaction --- p.59Ideal Job --- p.60Chapter VI. --- CONCLUSION --- p.63Chapter VII. --- LIMITATIONS OF OUR STUDY --- p.66APPENDIX --- p.67BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.9