Informal training in Chinese small- and medium-sized enterprises Online publication date: Sun, 26-May-2019
by Yuliani Suseno; Chanzi Bao; Mark Baimbridge; Cong Su
International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business (IJESB), Vol. 37, No. 1, 2019
Abstract: Entrepreneurs in small- and medium-sized enterprises are significant contributors to economic development. The purpose of this research is to examine the extent and motives for the use of informal training in Chinese SMEs. Using case studies, we found that informal training is widely used and generally accepted in Chinese SMEs. We also uncovered three separate categories on the motives for SMEs in adopting informal training based on the financial and time constraints they face, the perceived outcomes of training activities in terms of organisational performance, employee turnover, and the development of Guanxi and positive team cohesion, as well as the attitudinal aspects of both managers and employees that influence their intentions in adopting a specific training approach. Our study contributes to the literature of HRM in Asia, and has important implications for the government and institutions in emerging countries to support entrepreneurship and SMEs.
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