BEIJING FOREIGN LAW FIRMS RECEIVE POSITIVE COMMENTS ON WORKING ENVIRONMENT
July 09, 2008 | BY
clpstaff &clp articlesLawyers prefer foreign firms' style of leadership over domestic firms' style because the former has more transparency in decision making, strategy,…
Lawyers prefer foreign firms' style of leadership over domestic firms' style because the former has more transparency in decision making, strategy, and promotion on merit, according to a survey conducted by METCALF & Q.
Having interviewed over 100 lawyers working for foreign law firms in Beijing, the market survey focused on lawyers' experiences of working in the capital and their thoughts on their working environment, leadership and management.
The survey found that foreign firms have a leadership style that is confident, trustworthy, and approachable, and that has a genuine interest in professional development. Most respondents tended to prefer a leadership style that focuses on individuals rather than execution of a strategy, and they favour a leader who keeps in touch with all levels of staff, regardless of nationality, seniority or role in the firm, according to the report.
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