Confucianism. For a long time‚ Confucian was accepted as the idea that a healthy society depended on a solid traditional family. Confucius himself‚ for example‚ called for people to put principle above selfish desires. People supported hierarchy. The rulers moral example would inspire the people to live good lives. But one begins to detect a new theme emerging in society especially amongst the Chinese reformers: the theme of individualism oppose to familialism. Today‚ would the Confucian family be more and more
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human relationships and institutions as patterned after or based on its model. Confucian familism stands in sharp contrast to the strong individualism traditionally associated with capitalism and liberal democracy. It has also been proven that Confucianism has not been an obstacle on the road to industrialization and capitalist development‚ if needed it has contributed in a positive fashion. For many in Confucian families lies at the heart of East Asian economic success. By this we mean a powerful
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was a huge revival of Confucianism in the Song dynasty. Confucian teachings were central to the public service examination system‚ the identity of the scholars‚ the family system‚ and political discourse. Confucianism had changed over the centuries since the death of Confucius in 479 B.C. Confucius’s teachings that were recorded by his followers in the Analects‚ were still a big guide‚ as were the texts that came to be called the Confucian classics‚ which had poetry‚ historical records‚ moral and
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consumption of the qi and to prolong practitioner’s life. Confucian teachings have also another explanation of the qi concept. Tai Chi is tightly associated with meditative practices making link between Tai Chi and Confucianism unnoticeable. Confucianism generally thought in terms of rites and filial piety which have nothing to do with spiritual development provided by Tai Chi. However‚ there is a reference to Book of Changes in Neo-Confucian teachings where the qi is described as a material force
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Executive Summary South Korea and USA have been chosen as research countries. The main purpose of this report is to examine the different culture reflect of these two cultures. The first part is analyzing the culture characteristics by applying Hofstede’s cultural dimensional theory. The second part discussion is about the norm‚ belief and value. Then the third part is about understanding the practical way of doing business in different culture business environment‚ such as in South Korea and
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questions were beyond that of human thinking‚ therefore he did not bother with religion‚ nor did he bother with the organization of the state for he believed that political and social harmony came from good human relationships. For over 2‚000 years Confucian thought has influenced those in Chinese government‚ for those who sought to govern studied through a course developed by Kong Fuzi. The core values behind Confucianism are known as Ren‚ Li‚ and Xiao which‚ if found in an individual‚ Kong Fuzi believed
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hjhhhjjhhhhjhjhjhjhjhjhjhjhjhjhjhjhjhjhjhjhjhjhjhj Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes. Confucius - More quotations on: [Mistakes] Before you embark on a journey of revenge‚ dig two graves. Confucius Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it. Confucius Forget injuries‚ never forget kindnesses. Confucius - More quotations on: [Kindness] He who will not economize will have to agonize. Confucius I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
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spread were not always cultural; many had underlying political origins. Those that supported this idea were typically those left without rights by the old Confucian ideals or people who were looking for an alternate for Confucianism. Some reacted neutrally so as to gain the favor of both sides. On the flip side as Buddhism began to change Confucian values‚ the people in power turned strictly against the new belief system in an effort to keep ancient tradition. As Buddhism spread into China‚ it was
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Chinese state through history. In fact‚ the core ideals of Confucianism have evolved. Despite the harsh repression of Confucianism by Marxist revolutionaries during the second half of the twentieth century‚ Confucian values continues to be influential in Chinese society and recently‚ Confucian political philosophy has resurfaced again. In addition‚ the political ideas and social ethics of Confucianism can provide the basis for a new‚ functional form of government in China. Confucianism can be a viable
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Culture in a global economy is a critical factor in international business. While many business transactions make economic sense‚ the ability to successfully fulfill profitable relationships often depends on being able to reconcile international differences arising from separate cultures. Understanding cultural differences is an initial step‚ but managers also need to engage in learning processes to develop international cultural competence. Cross-cultural training enables managers to acquire both
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