The Wisdom of Administration in The Analects

Abstract

The basic spirit of administration in The Analects includes the five following aspects: the wisdom of administration regarding humanity as the foundation; the wisdom of leadership with primary virtue; the wisdom of conducting business with righteousness; the wisdom of harmonious organization; and the wisdom of coordination with the mean. Relative to modern Western rational spirit of scientific management, Confucian management focuses on exploring the humanities and shaping human nature, and this has a unique value for contemporary management activities.

Keywords

The Analects / Confucianism / administration

RIGHTS & PERMISSIONS

2014 Higher Education Press and Brill