title: A Confucian approach to well-being and social capital development

authors: Zhao, Lili

subjects: China

abstract: Purpose – This paper aims to discuss and demonstrate the synergies between the western concept of corporate social responsibility that is emerging from a background of individualism and market competition, and the traditional values of Chinese Confucianism, as applied to managerial practice. 
Design/methodology/approach – The paper is primarily theoretical in perspective. It also draws upon interview data derived from an in depth study of a large state-owned corporate group in China in order to demonstrate the model that is known as modern Confucian entrepreneurship. 
Findings – Adherence to Confucian values was demonstrated by both manager and employee interviewees. However, Chinese managers also need to reform some practices as they move into the international market place. As western managers, at the same time, increasingly seek to increase their social capital it is clear that Chinese and western managers can learn from each other. 
Research limitations/implications – The examples drawn upon in this paper come from a state-owned corporation. Indications are that smaller, privately owned companies in China are more aggressively adopting market models built upon competitive individualism. Further research is needed to develop comparisons. 
Practical implications – The paper suggests a hybrid model of business management that combines aspects of both western and Confucian-based management styles that are proven to be successful in building social capital. It also suggests that fundamental change needs to be effected through business school teaching. 
Social implications – The paper urges a more collective view of management that is built upon trust and focuses on employee and social wellbeing. Indications are that increased wellbeing generates more cohesive, productive and happier societies. 
Originality/value – The introduction of interview data provides unique insight to Confucian values in practice in a modern Chinese company.

text: A Confucian approach to well-being and social capital development Purpose – This paper aims to discuss and demonstrate the synergies between the western concept of corporate social responsibility that is emerging from a background of individualism and market competition, and the traditional values of Chinese Confucianism, as applied to managerial practice. 
Design/methodology/approach – The paper is primarily theoretical in perspective. It also draws upon interview data derived from an in depth study of a large state-owned corporate group in China in order to demonstrate the model that is known as modern Confucian entrepreneurship. 
Findings – Adherence to Confucian values was demonstrated by both manager and employee interviewees. However, Chinese managers also need to reform some practices as they move into the international market place. As western managers, at the same time, increasingly seek to increase their social capital it is clear that Chinese and western managers can learn from each other. 
Research limitations/implications – The examples drawn upon in this paper come from a state-owned corporation. Indications are that smaller, privately owned companies in China are more aggressively adopting market models built upon competitive individualism. Further research is needed to develop comparisons. 
Practical implications – The paper suggests a hybrid model of business management that combines aspects of both western and Confucian-based management styles that are proven to be successful in building social capital. It also suggests that fundamental change needs to be effected through business school teaching. 
Social implications – The paper urges a more collective view of management that is built upon trust and focuses on employee and social wellbeing. Indications are that increased wellbeing generates more cohesive, productive and happier societies. 
Originality/value – The introduction of interview data provides unique insight to Confucian values in practice in a modern Chinese company.

year: 2011

title: Exploring the effects of vicarious trauma in New Zealand practitioners

authors: Rakei, Nina Roera Maheaiterangi

subjects: Vicarious trauma

abstract: Vicarious trauma is an occupational stress reaction that affects health professionals on different levels. This is caused from empathic engagements with clients and being exposed to traumatic material on a regular basis. In this study it was clear that practitioner’s experience negative as well as positive shifts in their world views and sense of self. Eleven health practitioners were interviewed to explore what led them into their desired helping profession and how they have managed to practice effectively. Related concepts of psychological impacts are discussed describing the relationship between posttraumatic stress type features and vicarious trauma that are experienced by health professionals. Information collected from interviews explored the themes between the shared stories and the literature on vicarious trauma effects. Four sections explore: motives for helping, personal experiences of vicarious trauma, identifying it in others and various ways of coping with effects. Various sub-themes are explored from each major theme using the constructivist self-development theory. In conclusion with the findings from the data collected and previous research, this study shares lived experiences of the effects of vicarious trauma.

text: Exploring the effects of vicarious trauma in New Zealand practitioners Vicarious trauma is an occupational stress reaction that affects health professionals on different levels. This is caused from empathic engagements with clients and being exposed to traumatic material on a regular basis. In this study it was clear that practitioner’s experience negative as well as positive shifts in their world views and sense of self. Eleven health practitioners were interviewed to explore what led them into their desired helping profession and how they have managed to practice effectively. Related concepts of psychological impacts are discussed describing the relationship between posttraumatic stress type features and vicarious trauma that are experienced by health professionals. Information collected from interviews explored the themes between the shared stories and the literature on vicarious trauma effects. Four sections explore: motives for helping, personal experiences of vicarious trauma, identifying it in others and various ways of coping with effects. Various sub-themes are explored from each major theme using the constructivist self-development theory. In conclusion with the findings from the data collected and previous research, this study shares lived experiences of the effects of vicarious trauma.

year: 2016

title: Ohaaki: A power station on Maori land

authors: Stokes, Evelyn

subjects: Ohaaki Geothermal Power Station

abstract: This paper is about a geothermal power station called Ohaaki, constructed over the period 1982-1989 on Maori land close by Te Ohaaki Marae and the ancestral papakainga of Ngati Tahu. This is a personal account of the impact of this project on Ngati Tahu rather than a history of the construction of the power station.

text: Ohaaki: A power station on Maori land This paper is about a geothermal power station called Ohaaki, constructed over the period 1982-1989 on Maori land close by Te Ohaaki Marae and the ancestral papakainga of Ngati Tahu. This is a personal account of the impact of this project on Ngati Tahu rather than a history of the construction of the power station.

year: 2003