Abstract Based on rich Chinese modern management practices, under the background of local constructions of management theories, this research investigates the impact of traditional culture on modern management practices, using empirical data. Via in-depth review in 21 leading companies in a variety of industries, the study draws several conclusions, by grounded theory coding techniques analyzing these data. Research shows that Chinese modern management practices is comprised by management thoughts, management patterns, and management operations. Confucianism and Taoism are two most significant influencers in traditional culture: Confucianism that focuses on methodology about social norms has impact mainly on management operations related to people or groups, such as talent management; while Taoism that focuses on world view such as Yinyang and change has influences mostly on management operations relevant to environment or trends, such as strategy. This study also reveals specific influencing mechanism of traditional culture on contemporary management practices.
SU Yong,LI Qianqian,TAN Linbo. A Study of the Impact of Chinese Traditional Culture on Contemporary Management Practice[J]. Chinese Journal of Management, 2020, 17(12): 1751-.
