Toward a Humanized Systemic Organization: A Confucian Perspective
Author(s)
Tuan, Nien-Tsu; Ryan, Tom
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to explore the Confucian ideal in constructing a humanized organizational culture. Through the review of the two influential organization theories, systemic and mechanistic, this paper suggests that the Confucian ideal can promote a humanized organizational culture. The core notions of Confucianism are explicated and a deliberate inquiry towards the Confucian ideal is suggested. It needs to be grounded on a precise understanding of the core Confucian notions.
