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Actually, I started working on the thesis in December of 2009, and finished it at the end of February, 2010. Before starting, I was thinking which topic I would like to analyze and which company I could contact for help in the case study. I chose Coca-Cola Great China Company as the case company since whatever my topic it would be, the love for Coca would never change. Because of personal interest, I would like to talk about Human Resource Management at Coca-Cola Great Company. Later some cultural problems happened to me during the time when I was preparing for my thesis in Finland, cross-cultural issues came to me as the topic I need to research. Then, the combination of Cross-culture and Human Resource Management became my topic, even I was not lucky to have the opportunity of taking Coca-Cola Great China into my first thesis.
I would like to thank my mother for her support since she lost the chance to be with me for the Spring Festival (the Chinese New Year) because of the thesis; I would like to thank Mr. Wu in Penta Chutian Laser Equipment Co., Ltd for sacrificing his time and active help, and also thank all the employees of Penta Chutian Laser Equipment Laser Equipment Co., Ltd who contributed to my thesis.
Moreover, I want to thank Ms. Rosmeriany Nahan-Suomela. She was so responsible for every little step forward as she and sacrificed her time whenever I needed any help. What‟s more, she gave valuable guidance and many comments when I was confused and lost in my papers.
Pu Jing
February 15, 2010.
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VAASA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Degree Programme of International Business
ABSTRACT
Author
Pu Jing
Topic
Cross-Cultural Human Resource Management, Case company: Penta Chutian Laser Equipment Co., Ltd
Year
2010
Language
English
Pages
71+ 2Appendix
Name of Supervisory
Rosmeriany Nahan-Suomela
In the 21st century, many international companies have rushed into China. In the fierce competition, the winners will be companies
Actually, I started working on the thesis in December of 2009, and finished it at the end of February, 2010. Before starting, I was thinking which topic I would like to analyze and which company I could contact for help in the case study. I chose Coca-Cola Great China Company as the case company since whatever my topic it would be, the love for Coca would never change. Because of personal interest, I would like to talk about Human Resource Management at Coca-Cola Great Company. Later some cultural problems happened to me during the time when I was preparing for my thesis in Finland, cross-cultural issues came to me as the topic I need to research. Then, the combination of Cross-culture and Human Resource Management became my topic, even I was not lucky to have the opportunity of taking Coca-Cola Great China into my first thesis.
I would like to thank my mother for her support since she lost the chance to be with me for the Spring Festival (the Chinese New Year) because of the thesis; I would like to thank Mr. Wu in Penta Chutian Laser Equipment Co., Ltd for sacrificing his time and active help, and also thank all the employees of Penta Chutian Laser Equipment Laser Equipment Co., Ltd who contributed to my thesis.
Moreover, I want to thank Ms. Rosmeriany Nahan-Suomela. She was so responsible for every little step forward as she and sacrificed her time whenever I needed any help. What‟s more, she gave valuable guidance and many comments when I was confused and lost in my papers.
Pu Jing
February 15, 2010.
1
VAASA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Degree Programme of International Business
ABSTRACT
Author
Pu Jing
Topic
Cross-Cultural Human Resource Management, Case company: Penta Chutian Laser Equipment Co., Ltd
Year
2010
Language
English
Pages
71+ 2Appendix
Name of Supervisory
Rosmeriany Nahan-Suomela
In the 21st century, many international companies have rushed into China. In the fierce competition, the winners will be companies
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