In this paper, the authors give an introduction to the four most important ideologies impacting culture and the way of thinking in China today, i.e. Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism and Buddhism. First, the authors provide an overview of the historical period where these ideologies originate from,...

With the rapid development of the Chinese economy, the proliferation of Chinese companies worldwide, and the increased presence of Chinese business schools in the international academic discourse, the research on Chinese organizations became a major research stream in international journals. A...

In an increasingly interconnected and globalized world, the field of International Management has become essential for understanding how businesses operate across diverse cultural, economic, and regulatory environments. As companies expand beyond national borders, managers face challenges that...

Contingency theory, as outlined by Vaszkun and Koczkás (2024), posits that there is no single best way to manage an organisation. Instead, the optimal structure and strategy depend on the fit between the organisation's internal subsystems including its external environment. This theory remains...

Institutional theory, as described by Koczkás (2024a), emphasises how the institutional environment shapes organisational behaviour. It highlights that firms must conform to societal norms and regulatory frameworks to gain legitimacy. Institutions are categorised into formal and informal, with...

Koczkás (2024b) on Chinese management synthesises empirical research on Chinese organisations from 2017 onwards, contributing to the academic study of Chinese management by identifying key themes in current research. The study reveals that organisational behaviour, particularly individuals and...

Innovative power-to-X (P2X) technologies, as a set of emerging new solutions, could play a crucial role in creating sustainable, carbon-neutral economies, such as the hydrogen economy. These technologies, however, are generally not yet implemented on a commercial scale. This research focuses on...