Comparison of Chinese Professional Needs in China‐based Chinese and American R&D Companies Available to Purchase

Different companies have their own polices and practices that are influenced by their national cultures and company environments. Chinese professionals have different working environmental needs based on whether they work in a Chinese‐owned or American‐owned company in China. Two sets of hypotheses are advanced about the relationships. These hypotheses are illuminated empirically with two types of questionnaires: one type from Chinese professionals working for Chinese‐owned R&D companies, and another from Chinese professionals working for American‐owned R&D companies. The need for internal self‐determination is related to cultural differences, and the need for external stimulants is related to economic development.