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Raised in Texas as a member of the American middle class, China has always been presented as a fantastical other. The 'other side of the world' was ancient while the U.S. was young; The 'middle kingdom' was a controlled, communist, collectivist society while the 'new world' was free, capitalist, and individualistic.
Since becoming immersed in Chinese studies at my undergraduate institution, LSU-Baton Rouge (national Champs!), I have found that these labels are easy; these labels only tell a small part of the true story however.
So in an attempt to bring objectivity and hopefully fruitful success to the future generations of my family, country, and species, I am concentrating my passions on the field of I/O Psychology. This focus seems most appropriate in considering the importance of work in modern life and the importance of U.S.-China-Global relations to the peaceful and prosperous future of our globalizing society.
I specifically plan to study and educate on the cultural differences of Chinese and American workers; what is myth, what is propaganda, and what is reality? and how do these cultural artifacts affect our hiring processes, performance assessments, quality of work, and business relationships?
At the turn of the millenium [Western calendar ; ) ], our thinkers, doers, and children will define the future of our world; this is a very exciting time to be alive.
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