Abstract：Based on the perspective of paradigm shift, this paper critically reviews the intergenerational evolution of management, finding that socioeconomic transition and scientific paradigm jointly drive management from classical management to modern management to postmodern management. Now the fourth-generation paradigm, holistic management, is emerging based on Chinese philosophy and management practices. Then it explores the characteristics, current situation, and future direction. This study contributes to the improvement of management theory and the development of Chinese management theory system, which provides new insights into managing technologyical innovation, cultivating world-class companies, constructing innovative nations and cross-culture management practices.
陈劲，尹西明. 范式跃迁视角下第四代管理学的兴起、特征与使命[J]. 管理学报, 2019, 16(1): 1-.
CHEN Jin，YIN Ximing. The Emergence, Characteristics and Mission of Fourth-Generation Management Under the Paradigm Shift Perspective. Chinese Journal of Management, 2019, 16(1): 1-.
