APPLY CHINESE PHILOSOPHY IN BUSINESS STRATEGY: AN EFFECTIVENESS AND IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW
Keywords:
Chinese philosophy, business strategy, corporate social responsibility, servant leadership, effectiveness, implementation, sustainabilityAbstract
This study aims to conduct a systematic review of the literature on the application of Chinese philosophy in business strategy, focusing on its effectiveness and implementation. Through research of various scholarly articles and related sources, this review explores how Chinese philosophical principles, such as Taoism, Yin-Yang, and Confucianism, can be adapted and implemented in the context of modern business, as well as analyze their impact and effectiveness on organizational performance. In addition, the review also highlights the challenges and obstacles that may be faced in implementing this Chinese philosophy, and offers practical insights into the implementation strategies that companies can adopt.
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