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Confucianism . By Nick Krueger. A Brief History. Based on the teachings of Confucius in 500 BC Not a Religion Rituals and Guidelines to follow for a moral life Disciples became important government officials Primary influence in China, Japan, and South Korea. Important Principles.
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Confucianism By Nick Krueger
A Brief History • Based on the teachings of Confucius in 500 BC • Not a Religion • Rituals and Guidelines to follow for a moral life • Disciples became important government officials • Primary influence in China, Japan, and South Korea
Important Principles • Harmony is dominating value • Consequent values and rituals are designed to promote harmony • Strongly emphasizes: • Humaneness • Social Order (Filial Piety) • Fulfillment of Responsibility • Ritual is important
Status and Hierarchy Brings about Social Order and Harmony Harmony occurs when everyone knows their role and place in society
Status in Modern Life • Equality within a Social Rank • Hierarchy exists • CEOs and subordinates • Bribes • Saving Face • Act with reverence and obedience according to your rank • Neutral face in business
Discussion • How would you take into account the Chinese concept of saving face into your business negotiations and discussions?
Collectivism and Modesty • Subject One’s Desires for Greater Good • Individual was defined by relationship to group • Collective Responsibility • Family • Community • Nation
Modern Day Humility • Individual wealth, rather than greater good-contra Confucian • Bragging and individualism is frowned upon • Sports Figures • Go to great lengths to avoid insults- saving face
Family • Filial Piety • Devotion to Ancestors • Success and shame belongs to the whole family • Group identity and shared face • Insiders and Outsiders
Family and Business • Employees are considered family • Go to great lengths to keep them on, despite their job becoming obsolete • Diversified Portfolios (Korea) • Honesty and Trustworthiness • Despite current state of affairs in China • Education
Discussion • How would you overcome your position as an “outsider” in relation to the Chinese business, and gain the trust of your business partner?
Confucianism in Chinese Government • China: • 100 BC- Official State Philosophy • Early 1900s- Falls out of favor • Blamed for Inability to Modernize • Vilified by Mao Zedong • Resurgence in the present • Desire for stability and social harmony • Fight against corruption and inequality
Why Important? • China is the second largest economy in the world; Japan is third • Many international companies in China and Japan • 2011 alone, 340,000 Chinese studying abroad
Conclusion • Chinese, Korean, and Japanese cultures and customs are heavily influenced by Confucius principles • Chinese and Japanese economies are growing rapidly, and international business is thriving in these economies • If a company is to thrive in these areas, which they most certainly will have to at some point, they must understand the basic Confucius principles to experience success
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