Analysis of Zeng Shiqiang’s “Ming Zhe Bao Shen†Viewpoint and “Pushing, Delaying and Pulling†Management Style

Abstract

This paper discusses and analyzes Professor. Zeng Shiqiang’s viewpoints on the Chinese philosophical principle “ming zhe bao shenâ€, namely “being worldly-wise and mind one’s own business†in order to achieve self-protection purpose, and its application in the Chinese Management in the strategy of “Pushing, Delaying and Pulling†with the explanation and examples. As far as management is concerned, Zeng argues that in order to protect themselves, both an employer and an employee need to be able to follow the principle of “ming zhe bao shenâ€, or “being worldly-wise and mind his own business†and to apply the strategy of “Pushing, Delaying and Pulling†which is the best way for “dissolving problems†rather than “solving problemsâ€, and can help to achieve delightful result to protect themselves and achieve a harmonious environment.