1 Reflecting on the case findings above, to what extent do you think Chinese LMs rate HR as a…

1 Reflecting on the case findings above, to what extent do you think Chinese LMs rate HR as a ‘strategic partner’?

2 Do you think that Chinese LMs in the case above engage in either social face or conflict avoidance?

3 I f you have responsibility as a senior manager for some subordinate Line Managers (LMs) in a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) such as NSG, where you knew there was either a very small or non-existent

HR function, how would you advise, guide and support such LMs on a practical level in HRM?

4 I f you were an LM at NSG, what changes would you like to see to help you deliver your role in HRM?