ACADEMIC DISCOURSE ON EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION MODELS
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https://doi.org/10.35631/AIJBES.828011Keywords:
Cultural Buffering, Employee Participation, Participation Competence, SEZ–Culture–Technology Adaptation, TechnicalAbstract
This study, set against the backdrop of China's special economic zones, explores the transformation and localization process of employee participation models, focusing on the interaction among adaptation mechanisms, cultural buffering mechanisms, and employees' technological engagement capabilities. A qualitative multi-case study methodology is employed, using employees from six companies across the manufacturing, technology, and service sectors as the analysis subjects. Through semi-structured analysis, the data ultimately reveals the main forms of participation: institutionalized participation, technology-driven participation, and culture-embedded participation. Furthermore, based on differences in company structure, industry sector, and technological accumulation, some typical employee participation models are further identified. Empirical analysis shows that local cultural norms have a significant moderating effect on the effectiveness of formal employee participation systems, and employees' digital skills are a key factor determining the level and depth of employee participation in the industry 4.0 era. This study refines and expands the theoretical framework of employee participatory politics, incorporating cultural and technological dimensions into the traditional framework of institutional research and analysis. The research findings can provide theoretical support and practical reference for business managers and policymakers in emerging economies to build localized employee participation mechanisms and optimize employee participation management strategies according to local conditions.
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