Management Avenue - Modern Applications of Chinese Management Philosophy

Author: Zeng Shiqiang
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: This book is written with sharp wit and humor, offering unique insights and analyses of contemporary issues. It combines readability, thoughtfulness, and practicality. Every example cited reflects the essence of Chinese management, with every word embodying the wisdom of sages. Chinese management philosophy, primarily rooted in Confucian thought, also incorporates moral and Buddhist concepts, blending millennia of Chinese culture and management wisdom. In the 21st century, Chinese management philosophy has garnered significant attention, and learning and studying it has become a trend of the new century. Many experts and scholars even assert that those who do not learn Chinese characters or understand the fundamental Confucian concepts in the 21st century may become second-class citizens in the global village. Renowned in the industry as a master of Chinese management and one of the three great Chinese management scholars, Professor Zeng Shiqiang has dedicated years to researching management and has consistently advocated for the modern application of Chinese management philosophy. Through his insightful comparison of Chinese and Western management, he points out that Chinese management philosophy serves as the foundation, while Western management techniques are merely tools. Techniques can be borrowed, but Western management models should not be blindly adopted to solve Chinese management problems. In the book, Professor Zeng Shiqiang combines his profound interpretation of the "Way of the Great Learning" to reveal the essence of Chinese management philosophy from a cultural perspective. At the same time, by thoroughly elaborating on the practical challenges of modernizing the application of Chinese management philosophy, he clarifies that it is a viable path for both individuals to find their place in life and for businesses to achieve harmony and prosperity.