A study on the integration of Confucian humanism and China modern enterprise management

This dissertation aims to explore the integration of Confucian humanistic thought with modern Chinese enterprise management. Employing a mixed-methods approach that combines qualitative and quantitative research, it analyzes key elements, pathways, and effects of integrating Confucian principles into corporate governance through typical enterprise case studies. Furthermore, utilizing questionnaire surveys and interviews, it investigates employee satisfaction regarding the incorporation of these ideas into management practices. Finally, a systematic comparative analysis is conducted based on the findings from both types of research.The study reveals that the impact of integrating Confucian humanistic thought into modern Chinese enterprise management varies across dimensions such as employee satisfaction and market competitiveness. Among the elements,_benevolence (ren), the doctrine of the mean (zhongyong), and moral integrity (de)_ demonstrate more prominent positive effects on promoting management practices. In contrast, the implicit element of _authoritativeness_ exhibits a characteristic of _moderation_ in its effect on management, meaning its utility is context-dependent and requires appropriate application. In conclusion, these differences indicate that for Confucian humanistic thought to be effectively integrated into modern Chinese enterprise management, it must be guided by a _people-oriented_ approach, while simultaneously applying dialectical judgment regarding the _authoritativeness_ element to better align with the long-term development needs of enterprises.The implication of this dissertation lies in promoting the integrated development of traditional Confucian humanistic thought and modern Chinese enterprise management. It also provides a practical approach to humanistic enterprise management, thereby enriching the theoretical framework of modern management systems and contributing to the study of applying traditional values in contemporary contexts.