Confucianism and Deweyan Pragmatism: A Dialogue*

Ames, Roger T.

doi:10.1111/1540-6253.00128

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“…This representation of wisdom is, for the most part, historically and culturally consistent with traditions that are pragmatically oriented (Ames, 2003;Zhang et al, 2011). We suggest that a pragmatic perspective of leadership provides better access to the taken-for-granted social constructions, which are located in the varying practices, interests and motives which constitute different communities' sense making (Bourdieu, 1991;Bourdieu & Wacquant, 1992).…”

Section: Culturally Conscious Leadershipsupporting

confidence: 55%

Pragmatic leadership: A return to wisdom

Ruwhiu

Cone

2013

Journal of Management & Organization

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Te Ao Māori, or the Māori world, locates Māori philosophy, ethics and knowledge (wisdom) in a central role, and is therefore foundational to Māori thinking and practice. In this article, we present an example of pragmatic leadership, using the epistemological and ontological space of kaupapa Māori, a perspective that represents practice guided by the wisdom of Te Ao Māori. To do so, we draw from narrative shared by 22 Māori practitioners involved in leadership roles in a wide range of organisations to illustrate key features of Māori leadership practice. We argue that this approach offers a unique contribution and deeper understanding to the contemporary and instrumental representation of pragmatic leadership. Such a perspective allows researchers to explore leadership practices, particularly those that may be heavily influenced by culturally specific behaviours. In regards to practitioners, it provides foundation for innovative leadership practices grounded on giving weight to more deeply contextualised processes and relations. The consequences are widespread not only for researchers and practitioners of leadership, but also for a perception of indigenous leadership that is true to the indigenous logics in which they are grounded and reflective of good practice.

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Section: Culturally Conscious Leadershipsupporting

confidence: 55%

Pragmatic leadership: A return to wisdom

Ruwhiu

Cone

2013

Journal of Management & Organization

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“…Reality is apprehended in its becoming, and it is this perspective that one finds at the bottom of the most ancient Chinese thought" (Mair, 1991, p. 377 cf. Hall & Ames, 1987Ames, 2003).…”

Section: Complexity Reduction Vs Complexity Absorptionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Complexity absorption: a processual strategic approach to corporate entrepreneurship strategy

Zhang

2017

Front. Bus. Res. China

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In contrast to traditional strategic approaches that are based on complexity reduction, this paper aims to develop an alternative way of understanding entrepreneurial strategy and managing complexity from a processual perspective. The new perspective is developed from a processual perspective integrating insights from an understanding of complexity to engage with philosophical accounts of Chinese processual thought particularly as it is applied to entrepreneurial strategy. The new theoretical framework is empirically investigated through case studies of 30 entrepreneurial organizations in China. The findings confirm that timing and action, context/situation, and efficacy are the three key components in complexity absorption as preferred entrepreneurial strategic approaches.

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“…Another Confucian value Ren can be translated as benevolence, love, and humaneness toward others. It emphasizes the deeds and behaviors of people and has the meaning of becoming a person rather than being a person (Ames, 2003;Hall, 1998). It is through the process of becoming that people learn and grow.…”

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Cultural Perspectives on Teaching and Learning: A collaborative self-study of two professors' first year teaching experiences

Smith

2011

Studying Teacher Education

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Confucianism and Deweyan Pragmatism: A Dialogue*

Cited by 20 publications

References 5 publications

Pragmatic leadership: A return to wisdom

Pragmatic leadership: A return to wisdom

Complexity absorption: a processual strategic approach to corporate entrepreneurship strategy

Cultural Perspectives on Teaching and Learning: A collaborative self-study of two professors' first year teaching experiences

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