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East and West, Past and Present: Rekindle Old Principles for New Management Practices

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  • Connie Zheng

    (Deakin University, Australia)

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This paper explores the sayings and stories of the ancient Chinese philosophers Guanzi, Hanfeizi, Xunzi and Yanzi. Their way of ruling the state and managing the people are analysed and discussed in line with thoughts from the mainstream and modern Western management gurus, such as Warren Bennis, Peter Drucker, Mary Parker Follett, Douglas McGregor, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Elton Mayo, and Jeffrey Pfeffer. Striking similarities call for addressing key issues in human resource management. East and west thinkers across 3000 years are identified. The principles-based ruling and management were found difficult to be taken seriously in ancient times as it is today. However, these principles must be rekindled to protect organisations and the world from mischievous behaviour that has caused much human suffering.

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  • Connie Zheng, 2011. "East and West, Past and Present: Rekindle Old Principles for New Management Practices," International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management (IJABIM), IGI Global, vol. 2(1), pages 48-57, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jabim0:v:2:y:2011:i:1:p:48-57
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