ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on social networks and guanxi as a special form of Chinese network. In contrast to the former, which has been widely documented as a source of discrimination and an approach for advancing women’s careers, the guanxi research has often overlooked the role of women. This chapter illuminates the critical role of women in building interpersonal relationships and practicing guanxi. The interviews shed light on the potential role of women in guanxi practices associated with managerial career experiences which contain implications for future research.
