About the Humanistic Management Network China Chapter
The China Chapter of the Humanistic Management Network is committed to developing and disseminating knowledge on humanistic leadership and humanistic management aligned with Chinese philosophies and traditions.
To this end, the Chapter provides a platform for researchers who are interested in Chinese humanistic leadership and management research to share experiences and exchange ideas; and for Chinese business leaders to learn from their counterparts in the world how to enable their employees to thrive while sustaining their businesses. The Chapter also introduces Chinese humanistic leadership and management practices to the world.
We plan to share what we have written on humanistic management/leadership and introduce Chinese cases to the outside world. In addition, we will organize off-line activities at least once a year for colleagues and management practitioners to exchange ideas and share experiences. Specific dates and location will be announced a few months ahead.
China Chapter Team
We are very happy to introduce the members of the Humanistic Management Network China Chapter team. Below you can find their short bio and how they contribute to the Chapter.
Alicia is Associate Professor of Business Ethics at Southeast University, Nanjing & China Advisor
Yongjuan Li is a professor of psychology, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Qing Qu is associated professor at the School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University, China.
Guangtao Yu
Guangtao Yu is Professor at the Central University of Finance and Economics in Beijing, China
Xiji Zhu is assistant professor in Business School, Central University of Finance and Economics, China.
Ernst von Kimakowitz acts as liaison to the global Humanistic Management Network community
Activities
Please explore the activities of the Humanistic Management Network China Chapter
Chapter News
HMN China Chapter leader invited to annual conference of Fotile
Fotile Group is a leading Chinese smart kitchen appliance provider. Founded in 1996 in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province with a couple of dozen employees Fotile has always adhered to its strategic positioning of “professionalism, high end and responsibility” since the very beginning. The company strives to align the characters of the employees, the enterprise and its products to make sure they are all consistent with the Confucian core values of benevolence and altruism. The effects have been impressive. It has consecutively been listed in Asia’s 500 Most Influential Brands for seven years by 2020. As of 2021, Fotile has acquired more than 5,500 authorized patents and participated in the formulation/revision of more than 130 industry standards. The company is a typical humanistic organization with the feature that integrating organizational culture and business operations.
Paper Presentation at the 2023 Nishan Forum on Classical Civilizations
Pingping Fu presented “Discovering Confucian Humanistic Leadership in Chinese Firms” on 2023 Nishan Forum on Classical Civilizations. This paper explains how we accidentally discovered that Confucianism was being practiced in modern businesses in China when conducting different research in a company in 2014. We show how it is being theorized to enrich the leadership literature. The findings of this paper show that humanistic leadership is universally applicable, but the content and format could be culturally specific. Due to the wide influence of Confucianism in other countries, Confucian humanistic leadership may also inspire leaders beyond Chinese borders. We expect the theory to enrich leadership research and practices and to help sustain the world.
Special Issue in Cross Cultural and Strategic Management Journal on Humanistic leadership
The HMN China Chapter organized a Special Issue on Humanistic leadership under Cross Cultural and Strategic Management Journal. In that SI, humanistic leaders are defined as those, who (1) respect people as holistic human beings by taking care of their own needs as well as their followers’ multiple needs and motives; (2) continuously improve themselves while developing the followers to unleash their full potential and (3) recognize and try to take into account all stakeholders’ interests while striving to pursue the common good. The three dimensions happened to correspond to the three pillars of humanistic management: dignity, ethical reflection and stakeholder engagement.
The papers in the SI are from eight cultures: China, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE and the Amish in the US. The stories are also diverse; some are about a single leader (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, UAE), others are about a group of leaders (China, India, Thai, US Amish). Most of the papers tell stories of the leader(s). You can find the journal here: https://www.emerald.com
China Chapter contribution to the 2020 Humanistic Management Conference
The full length video as well as a short summary video from the China Chapter contribution to the 2020 Humanistic Management Conference are available on our YouTube channel. The summary video is also available directly on our conference webpage.
Call for Papers: Humanistic Leadership in Different Cultures
Our China Chapter’s Pingping Fu leads the publishing of a Special issue of the Cross Cultural & Strategic Management journal on Humanistic Leadership in Different Cultures: Defining the Field by Pushing Boundaries. The purpose of the Special Issue is to identify humanistic leadership characteristics and behaviors that have enabled leaders in different cultures to gain respect from the local communities and substantially contributed to the local economic development. The submission deadline is January 31st 2020 and if you are interested in submitting a contribution please take a look at the call for paper here: Call for SI: Humanistic Leadership in Different Cultures
Strong chapter presence at business forum
On November 22nd 2019 the Public Forum on the Tao of Business took place in Ningbo, China to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Wahl Clipper Corporation. Under the leadership of Pingping Fu our China Chapter has had a substantial presence at the event with two keynotes and the chairing and moderating of the closing panel while we are also featured as a strategic partner of the forum. for more information on this event please visit the forum’s event page on our website.
Chapter Events
Humanistic Leadership at Good Ark
June 1st, 2021Hosted by the HMN China Chapter and German Chamber of Commerce in China and the German diplomatic missions
China Chapter assisted the platform “More than a Market”, a CSR initiative jointly hosted by the German Chamber of Commerce in China and the German diplomatic missions to organize a roundtable with 20+ German business leaders operating in China to visit Good-Ark Electronics to discuss its model with the founder. Good Ark is known for its humanistic approach to management. It publicly pledged June last year not to lay off anyone and has increased average 10% of salaries for all its employees earlier this year. The company has been trying very hard to maintain the family-like culture and introduce it to visitors on the monthly Open Day and through monthly executive leader learning programs.
Keynotes and Panel Discussion
November 22nd 2019Hosted by Wahl Clipper Ningbo, China
On November 22nd 2019 the Public Forum on the Tao of Business took place in Ningbo, China to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Wahl Clipper Corporation. Please click on the picture below to find out more.
Public Lecture
November 21st 2019Hosted by the Nottingham Business School China
On November 21st 2019 a public lecture took place titled The Value of Values at Nottingham Business School China in Ningbo, close to Shanghai. This event was organized by our China Chapter lead Pinping Fu and Ernst von Kimakowitz delivered the talk. Please click on the picture below to find out more.
Exploratory Workshop in Geneva
June 28th - 29th, 2019Hosted by the Humanistic Management Network, Switzerland
On June 28th and 29th a delegation from the China Chapter visited the Humanistic Management Network Switzerland to assess opportunities for future collaboration and activities of the China Chapter.
PARTNERS
The Humanistic Management Network China Chapter is proud to partner with a range of businesses in China that practicing humanistic management principles and are sharing our passion for strengthening the positive impact of business.
FOTILE is starting from love. Caring is at the heart of everything it does. For the past 20 years, FOTILE has worked to improve every family’s kitchen environment and remove the danger of cooking fumes. Through consistent innovation and R&D, the company injects new technology and luxury aesthetics into the core of every product. FOTILE continues to be a world leader in the development of kitchen electronics.
Good-Ark electronics started as a small manufacturer of diodes in 1992 with 68 people in Suzhou. The company now has over 1800 employees and has become China’s largest and the world’s third largest diode manufacturer. The factory went public in 2006 and Except for retirees, most of the 68 original employees are still with the company.
Wahl Clipper China is a subsidiary of the US Wahl Clipper Corporation, an international industry leader in the manufacture of consumer personal care appliances and products for the professional beauty and barber salon trade. The company is located in Xikou, a county under the city of Ningbo.
Xinyulou – the Building of Credibility – is now the brand name as well as the company name of the most successful retail group in China. The Xinyulou Group has 33 department stores with a total space of half a million square meters and 30,000 plus employees in multiple provinces.
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