I propose to research on the topic of how organisational culture impacts upon cultural adaptation of foreign-educated returnees at universities in Yunnan and how to manage communication in the process of cultural adap...I propose to research on the topic of how organisational culture impacts upon cultural adaptation of foreign-educated returnees at universities in Yunnan and how to manage communication in the process of cultural adaptation and reintegration.In the literature review section,I review the major literature surrounding the role the foreign-trained returnees have played in China's higher education.I also discuss the tensions between new returnees,senior returnees,locally trained young and senior scholars,and management in the organisational contexts of Chinese higher education.展开更多
Among discussions on international academic mobility,a persistent challenge is to understand whether education abroad can become a source of brain gain,and whether globalization can offer source countries the hope tha...Among discussions on international academic mobility,a persistent challenge is to understand whether education abroad can become a source of brain gain,and whether globalization can offer source countries the hope that they might enjoy the benefits of freer cross-border flows in information and personnel.With reference to China,this article provides an understanding of these two issues.It reveals practical factors affecting returnees’decision to return,their contribution to specific areas,and obstacles that limit their contribution and career opportunities.In addition,it sheds light on an emerging brain circulation between China and foreign countries,along with the increased cross-border flow of academic talent from and into China.展开更多
This paper highlights how returnees and knowledge diaspora are important sources for China’s human resources development,identifying push and pull factors that also contribute significantly to innovation in the highe...This paper highlights how returnees and knowledge diaspora are important sources for China’s human resources development,identifying push and pull factors that also contribute significantly to innovation in the higher education sector.By outlining China’s key projects and schemes for recruiting international professional workers,the paper argues that bringing advanced knowledge and skills back to a country of origin through international education and experiences is neither new,nor limited to China.At the same time,the rise of a large,worldwide Chinese knowledge diaspora is now of global importance in promoting transnational scientific and business networks that underpin both research and development,and the quest for world-class universities.China’s size and weight,its determination to boost development and improve its higher education system,as well as the willingness of both diaspora and returnees to contribute,constitute its advantages.However,there remain limitations to its success,notably a lack of high-quality research,reservations regarding new ideas,low awareness of international collaborations,too much attention given to material rewards and quick results,corruption,and too many administrative controls and government regulations.展开更多
文摘I propose to research on the topic of how organisational culture impacts upon cultural adaptation of foreign-educated returnees at universities in Yunnan and how to manage communication in the process of cultural adaptation and reintegration.In the literature review section,I review the major literature surrounding the role the foreign-trained returnees have played in China's higher education.I also discuss the tensions between new returnees,senior returnees,locally trained young and senior scholars,and management in the organisational contexts of Chinese higher education.
文摘Among discussions on international academic mobility,a persistent challenge is to understand whether education abroad can become a source of brain gain,and whether globalization can offer source countries the hope that they might enjoy the benefits of freer cross-border flows in information and personnel.With reference to China,this article provides an understanding of these two issues.It reveals practical factors affecting returnees’decision to return,their contribution to specific areas,and obstacles that limit their contribution and career opportunities.In addition,it sheds light on an emerging brain circulation between China and foreign countries,along with the increased cross-border flow of academic talent from and into China.
文摘This paper highlights how returnees and knowledge diaspora are important sources for China’s human resources development,identifying push and pull factors that also contribute significantly to innovation in the higher education sector.By outlining China’s key projects and schemes for recruiting international professional workers,the paper argues that bringing advanced knowledge and skills back to a country of origin through international education and experiences is neither new,nor limited to China.At the same time,the rise of a large,worldwide Chinese knowledge diaspora is now of global importance in promoting transnational scientific and business networks that underpin both research and development,and the quest for world-class universities.China’s size and weight,its determination to boost development and improve its higher education system,as well as the willingness of both diaspora and returnees to contribute,constitute its advantages.However,there remain limitations to its success,notably a lack of high-quality research,reservations regarding new ideas,low awareness of international collaborations,too much attention given to material rewards and quick results,corruption,and too many administrative controls and government regulations.
