Psychology Research and Behavior Management (Oct 2021)
Applying a Yin–Yang Perspective to the Theory of Paradox: A Review of Chinese Management
Abstract
Guoli Liu, 1 Ran An 2 1School of Business Administration, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China and Guangxi University, Nanning, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Business Administration/School of Communication and Journalism, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Ran AnSchool of Business Administration/School of Communication and Journalism, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People’s Republic of ChinaTel +86 13802830310Email [email protected]: This paper examines the paradox in management through the yin–yang lens and how to apply the yin–yang perspective in Chinese indigenous management research through a literature review. Compared with several western philosophical perspectives, yin–yang places more emphasis on the interaction of interdependent contradictions and better describes the complex dynamics of both contradictions. Our review finds that the scholars propose yin–yang as a supplement to and an optimization of western management. The review focuses on connecting the yin–yang perspective with the paradox in management, cross-cultural management, and practice of organizational management.Keywords: paradox, yin–yang, Chinese management science, organizational management, review
