Global Business Cultural Analysis: China
Terry Lushbaugh
BUSI 604 International Business
Liberty University
Abstract
The following examines the nation of China and its trade relations with the world, particularly the United States. The focus is primarily on China’s culture and how it impacts business dealings with other countries. Areas examined include: Religion, Management Philosophy, and Business Etiquette. Also discussed is China’s growing status as a world super power and how that has impacted the global business landscape. Likewise, various trading partners are examined and the effects of doing business with China, specifically for the United States. Points of concern for the United States are things such as the
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At the core of any nation’s culture are its religious beliefs. In China there are the “Three Jewels” Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism, as described in Lopez (1996). There are small numbers of people practicing other religions such as Christianity and Islam, but these are the three dominant beliefs of the region. While they are separate in content, they have coexisted for several thousand years. Lopez (1996) goes on to say, “Historical precedent and popular parlance attest to the importance of this threefold division for understanding Chinese culture…Buddhism is the sun, Daoism the moon, and Confucianism the five planets…suggesting that although they remain separate, they also coexist as equally indispensable phenomena of the natural world.” Each belief system stands alone, and at the same time needs the other(s).
Confucianism
The religion of Confucianism begins, of course, with Confucius whose Chinese name was Kong Qui and who lived from 551 B.C. to 479 B.C. Surprisingly Confucius was merely a low level government worker. He did not exactly view himself as the founder of a school of thought. Regardless, Confucianism is the most influential belief system in Chinese culture. It provides the rules which govern the social behavior of the individual. The basic teachings of Confucius are grounded in the Five Constant Virtues: humanity, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and faithfulness. Confucius went on to define five basic human relations and
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Confucian philosophy is an ethical and philosophical thinking system thought to have been developed from the teachings of Kong Fuzi, known as Confucius who lived between 551–478 BC in China. [1]The essence of Confucianism is that the human mind can be cultivated through virtue and moral perfection. Confucianism has had tremendous influence on Chinese history and culture as well as other East Asian
Many of these philosophies have been repeated through the ages, such as Jesus teachings of the golden rule “do unto others as you would like them to do unto you” (bible Luke 6:31). Confucius was a man who strived to be a public servant, but other than a few opportunties he was mostly unsuccessful, although still respected. He became a tutor and like many great men, the height of his recognition was not during his lifetime. Even though Confucianism is not a religion, on the basis that it lacks a higher being or God, it is more than just a moral compass to follow. Confucius philosophies have proven to be a set of values that have served East Asia invaluably We can all learn from the concept of Jen, or human goodness, that tells us that there is a basic good in everyone. From the concept of Chun tzu, or the Mature Person, Confucius shows us how a person should behave, respectful, relaxed and someone that others look up to. “Only as those who make up society are transformed into chun tzus can the world move toward peace” (Reid
Confucianism has been a predominant school of thought in China for ages and is a cornerstone of Chinese culture. Its influence on human relationships and ethical
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Confucianism is one of the main influential ideologies on the Chinese culture. The founder of this religion is Confucius; he was a Chinese teacher. He taught traditional disciplines at that time, and believed that he could change the order of the Chinese society. He has different principals in life. First, Li: “It is the medium within which to talk about the entire body of the mores, or more precisely, have the authentic tradition and reasonable conversations of society” . In other words, li is the social rituals between people and they are divided into different categorized relationships like father and son, filial piety, between brothers, husband and wife; Ruler and subjects, and between friends. The Second principal was Jen, which is humaneness; it describes the inner personality of a person and that people should practice respect to one another. Li and Jen are values that complete each other to create the superior man, according to the Confucius. Also, Confucius believed in the spirits but keeping them at a distance. There are Five Classics and the Four Books are regarded as a reference for Confucianism.
An immense part of culture in China has been Confucianism. Confucianism has been a part of China’s culture since about 500 B.C.E. Confucianism is defined as a system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius and developed by Mencius. Multiple human rights issues have stemmed from the strong beliefs behind Confucianism. Look to see what the article says about it.
Confucianism is a religion which was first taught by a man named Confucius who was born in 500 BC. Some think that Confucianism shouldn't be thought of as a religion, since it doesn't teach to believe in a god, but instead to focus on human behavior. He also taught five basic ideas about how to act: to be thoughtful of others, to respect your elders, to stay calm, and to live in peace and harmony.
Confucianism was the code of ethics adopted as the official religion of most of the great empires in the region since the Han Dynasty. Everybody has some sort of religious belief. Confucianism provides a simple skeleton of ethical and religious beliefs that most Chinese flesh out by other religions the basics beliefs of Confucius were that family were the proper model for good government. Courtesy, justice, and moderation were the marks of a true gentleman. Confucius have influenced China for thousands of years and have been incorporated into Chinese culture. Mandarins officials trained in Confucianism were China’s governing class for 2000 years. They teach people the wisdom of life, family and governance. Confucians gave great importance to
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Confucianism is an Eastern Asia religion/philosophy. Described as a way of life. Confucianism is neither said to be a monotheistic nor a polytheistic religion. This religion originated in China during the 6th-5th century BCE, and has since then spread to countries such as Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam. Confucianism which means “The School of the Scholars” developed from the teachings of Confucius. It is more a system of ethics and social behavior. People who follow the teachings of Confucius also observe traditional Chinese religion, which is a combination of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism alongside local practices and beliefs. Confucianism has greatly influenced the history of Chinese civilizations, cultures, and territories up to the 21st century.
What is Confucianism? Confucianism was the single most important thing in Chinese life. It affected everything in China; education, government, and attitudes toward behavior in public and private life. Confucianism is not a religion, but it is more a philosophy and a guide to morality and good government. The Laozian and Mohist critiques of the Confucianism are both in an accurate fashion.
Mencius and Xunzi, who both lived during the end of the Zhou Dynasty, were powerful advocates who influence the teachings of Confucianism that still lingers in China to this day. Confucianism is a philosophical ideal way of reality that inspires an integrity mindset. These principles were taught and created by man a name Confucius. To be more detailed, Confucianism stood on three pillars, Ren, Li and Xiao. Ren is the principle of human’s behavior of kindness that makes man distinctively human which gives us our humanity. Li is principle of gain, organization, propriety which guides humans specially in society leaders in their actions. Xiao is principle of piety, respecting those who in authority over you, particularly the Elders in one’s family.
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Confucianism is a popular Chinese religion that spans over the course of a thousands of years and has influenced China’s culture and beliefs. It is based around displaying virtues and morals that coincide with humanitarian beliefs. It is a wide standing belief throughout Asia which has existed since 500 B.C.E. and is worshipped by millions of people, making it one of the most well known and oldest religions in the world. Confucianism’s main philosophies are characterized by the display of virtues, humanness, and loyalty, all taught by the Chinese philosopher Confucius.