Corporate Culture in China1
Corporate Culture Based on Traditional Values Influence of Confucianism: The culture of many enterprises is deeply
Corporate Culture Based on Traditional Values
- Influence of Confucianism: The culture of many enterprises is deeply influenced by Confucianism and adheres to the values of “benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and faithfulness”. For example, in business activities, enterprises emphasise honest operation and seeking profit through righteousness. Enterprises like Tong Ren Tang adheres to the ancient motto of “Although processing may be numerous and complicated, we dare not skimp on manpower; although quality may be expensive, we dare not reduce material resources”.
- Concept of “Harmony Is Precious”: Enterprises pay attention to the harmonious atmosphere within and good relationships with external partners. For example, some enterprises advocate mutual respect and unity and cooperation when dealing with employee relations; in cooperation with suppliers and customers, they pursue a win-win situation. This harmonious corporate culture helps improve the cohesion and competitiveness of enterprises.
Innovative Corporate Culture with Characteristics of the Times
- Technology-driven Culture: In today ’s era of rapid technological development, many enterprises build corporate culture with innovation and technology as the core. For example, Haier Group’s “OEC management method” encourages employees to continuously innovate and improve, enabling the enterprise to maintain a leading position in the fierce market competition.
- Sense of Social Responsibility: More and more enterprises begin to attach importance to social responsibility and incorporate it into an important part of corporate culture. For example, PAK actively participates in the public welfare renovation of rural campus lighting to provide children with a better learning environment.
- In addition, corporate culture with distinct industry characteristics and incorporating regional characteristics are also some trends.
- Critical Thinking
- 1. To analyse the corporate culture of an enterprise, what aspects can we start from?
- 2. What are the key elements of corporate culture construction?
- 3. How to improve employee productivity and satisfaction through corporate culture?