A mindful leader with persistence: An interview with Dr Bor-Shiuan Cheng, distinguished Professor of Organizational Behavior, National Taiwan University (Part II)
Journal of Chinese Human Resource Management
ISSN: 2040-8005
Article publication date: 12 October 2015
Abstract
Purpose
This article aims to report the second part of the interview with Dr Bor-Shiuan Cheng on his insights into Chinese indigenous management research, including challenges and future directions.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper is based on a recent interview with Dr Bor-Shiuan Cheng.
Findings
The biggest challenge for current Chinese management research is the administrative system and restrictive publication policy. Under the current system, it is best for researchers to consider a dual approach to research. That is, research must be relevant to local issues and significant to the international community.
Research limitations/implications
The system that might sabotage academic system needs to be changed. And future leadership studies should be focused on developing mindful and moral leaders.
Originality/value
The interview provides an insightful view on the current challenges of Chinese management research and valuable advice from Dr Cheng, who also showed the future direction of leadership studies.
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Citation
Ke, J. (2015), "A mindful leader with persistence: An interview with Dr Bor-Shiuan Cheng, distinguished Professor of Organizational Behavior, National Taiwan University (Part II)", Journal of Chinese Human Resource Management, Vol. 6 No. 2, pp. 110-119. https://doi.org/10.1108/JCHRM-03-2015-0009
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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