When match‐making forms part of the company agenda: Organizational play and employee creativity in China

This paper aims to examine, from an insider's perspective, the ways in which Chinese organizational play may develop employee creativity.

Presents concepts based on research.

Reports how Chinese organizational play may help employees to relax physically, develop informal social relationships and support guanxi – business networks based on connections made by individuals.

Advances the view that managers in China who want a creative workplace should be prepared to put in the time and effort to provide their employees with opportunities for play.

Presents ideas from China that could be applied in some western organizations.