The Taoist Spirit of Haier: The Metaphor of Sea Based on the Symbolism of Water
2016 ◽
Vol 12
(4)
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pp. 803-806
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Keyword(s):
The Core
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It is unusual for any speech to maintain strong influence over the general strategies of an organization and the behavior of its employees over time. ‘Haier Is a Sea’, presented by Zhang Ruimin, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Haier, more than twenty years ago, is an exception. This commentary identifies the core features of sea as a metaphor, explores the philosophical roots of this metaphor, and discusses the implications.
2017 ◽
Vol 41
(4)
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pp. 591-619
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The founder chief executive officer: A review of current insights and directions for future research
2020 ◽
Vol 28
(6)
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pp. 406-436
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