12 Guanxi & Career Progression Wong & Slater (2002) <PERSON> (2002) Interviewed Chinese executives in private companies in Beijing & Shanghai Interviewed Chinese executives in private companies in Beijing & Shanghai Strong effect of Guanxi on career development Strong effect of Guanxi on career development Can see some parallels in western knowledge economy Can see some parallels in western knowledge economy Individuals need to shape their future through continually acquiring new knowledge and transferable skill Individuals need to shape their future through continually acquiring new knowledge and transferable skill