The Theory and Practice of Confucian Value of Integrity: The Brunei Case Study

International Journal of Business and Management; Vol. 7, No. 14, 2012

11 Pages Posted: 19 Jul 2012

See all articles by K C P Low

K C P Low

Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering/ Kazakh American University (International Educational Corporation); University of the South Pacific; University of South Australia

Sik-Liong Ang

University of Brunei Darussalam

Date Written: July 16, 2012

Abstract

Kothari (2010) speaks of executive greed, and here, the practitioners/academicians examine those leaders/managers who embrace and practice the value of integrity from the Confucian perspective in South East Asia, more so, in the Brunei context. With inputs and feedback from various respondents and with the use of Chinese sayings and proverbs, the authors present and interpret the Confucian value of integrity. From Confucius comes the emphasis on leadership with integrity which is identified with positive, harmonious relationships as well as the values of benevolence and reciprocity that bring many benefits to business prosperity. The practice of Confucian teachings can bring much peace, learning, and growth for business sustainability.

Keywords: leaders, integrity, confucian, rén (仁, benevolence), kindness, humaneness

Suggested Citation

Low, Kim Cheng Patrick and Ang, Sik-Liong, The Theory and Practice of Confucian Value of Integrity: The Brunei Case Study (July 16, 2012). International Journal of Business and Management; Vol. 7, No. 14, 2012, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2112785

Kim Cheng Patrick Low (Contact Author)

Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering/ Kazakh American University (International Educational Corporation) ( email )

28, Ryskulbekov street
Almaty
Kazakhstan

University of the South Pacific ( email )

Laucala Campus
Suva
Fiji

University of South Australia

37-44 North Terrace, City West Campus
Adelaide, South Australia 5001
Australia

Sik-Liong Ang

University of Brunei Darussalam ( email )

Jalan Tungku Link
Gadong
Bandar Seri Begawan, BE1410
Brunei

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