The Taoist spirit of Haier: The metaphor of sea based on the symbolism of water

Peter Ping Li; Steven Shijin Zhou; Abby Jingzi Zhou

doi:10.1017/mor.2016.47

The Taoist spirit of Haier: The metaphor of sea based on the symbolism of water

Peter Ping Li, Steven Shijin Zhou, Abby Jingzi Zhou

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	803-806
Number of pages	4
Journal	Management and Organization Review
Volume	12
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/mor.2016.47
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2016
Externally published	Yes

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Business and International Management
Strategy and Management

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