The inspiration of Lao Tzu’s philosophical thoughts to the entrepreneurial spirit of mediation and production
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https://doi.org/10.1590/0101-3173.2024.v47.n6.e02400300Mots-clés :
Lao Tzu Philosophy, Management Philosophy, Enterprise Management, Spiritual and Cultural ConstructionRésumé
This article adopts a combination of literature review and theoretical analysis to explore the application value of Laozi’s management philosophy in contemporary enterprises, and based on this, construct entrepreneurial spirit and corporate culture. By analyzing the core concepts of “governing by inaction” and “following the law of nature” in Laozi’s “Tao Te Ching”, combined with enterprise operations, the applicability and effectiveness of Laozi’s philosophy in modern enterprise management are revealed. The results indicate that Laozi’s principle of natural inaction can guide entrepreneurs to adopt more flexible and sustainable development strategies. The concept of ‘Dao follows nature’ can help enterprises better adapt to market changes and achieve internal harmony and external balance. Laozi’s management philosophy is not only an ancient wisdom, but also an important supplement to modern enterprise management theory.
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