The training provision and skill level of the labour force of a nation has been widely regarded as essential to organizational and national performance in an era of accelerating global competition. China, with one of the largest labour forces in the world, has often been criticized for the low...

Civil service reform has been a common issue facing many governments in the world, albeit the content and nature of the reform may vary considerably between nations. The civil service in China has witnessed seven restructures since 1949. However, little is written in the Western literature on...