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International Journal of Educational Curriculum Management and Research, 2024, 5(2); doi: 10.38007/IJECMR.2024.050209.

A Comparison and Reference of Xunzi's Management Thought and Modern Western Human Resource Management Thought

Author(s)

Yi Wang, Shenglin Chen and Xiaowei Niu

Corresponding Author:
Xiaowei Niu
Affiliation(s)

Committee of the Communist Youth League of Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing 526061, Guangdong, China

Abstract

This paper compares Xunzi's management thought, an important component of ancient Chinese philosophy, with modern Western Human Resource Management (HRM) theory, exploring their similarities and differences in terms of talent identification, management methods, and manager qualities. The study finds that Western HRM emphasizes scientific evaluation and strategic vision, while Xunzi stresses moral cultivation and harmony. This paper proposes that Chinese enterprises can draw on Xunzi's thought to strengthen talent cultivation, moral leadership, and team cohesion, thereby promoting sustainable organizational development.

Keywords

Xunzi's Management Thought, Western HRM Theory, Talent Identification, Manager Qualities, Management Methods

Cite This Paper

Yi Wang, Shenglin Chen and Xiaowei Niu. A Comparison and Reference of Xunzi's Management Thought and Modern Western Human Resource Management Thought. International Journal of Educational Curriculum Management and Research (2024), Vol. 5, Issue 2: 67-75. https://doi.org/10.38007/IJECMR.2024.050209.

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