Abstract—This study is a case analysis of the application of
Confucius practice in management specifically pertaining to the
management practice of Charoen Pokphand Group of
Companies. CP Group is one of the leading companies in
Thailand, in which its operation started centuries back, and is
run by a Chinese family. Confucius has influenced much of the
Chinese consciousness such that his teachings and philosophies
are practiced from then until now, and have been applied in
many different areas including business. CP Group as it is
largely a Chinese family business adheres to Confucian
philosophy where it maintains hierarchy in its organizational
structure, practices leadership by example, and sustains
relationship to society through corporate philanthropy.
Index Terms—Confucian practice, management, governance,
social ethics, paternalistic leadership
The authors are with the Chulalongkorn Business School, Chulalongkorn
University, Thailand (e-mail: athapol@cbs.chula.ac.th;
hwansung78@hotmail.com; chenin.c@chula.ac.th).
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Cite: Athapol Ruangkanjanases, Narumon Posinsomwong, and Chenin Chen, " The Application of Confucius Practice in Management at
the Largest Agriculture-Based Conglomerate Group of
Companies in Thailand," International Journal of Social Science and Humanity vol. 4, no. 5, pp. 354-361, 2014.