Leadership assessment tools in different Chinese contexts

Abstract

Leadership research in different Chinese contexts is growing rapidly with plentiful assessment tools emerging in the field. Using a cross-cultural study framework, this paper provides an overview of contemporary leadership assessment tools used in different Chinese contexts. The leadership assessment tools developed by the etic approach, emic approach and combined etic-emic approach all contribute to the knowledge advancement of leadership, yet their limitations should also be noted. This paper ends with a critique of Chinese leadership assessment tools and recommendations for future directions.