Managing Paradoxes for Sustainable Enterprise Growth: Insights from Chinese Wisdom and Practice

By Zhanxiang Li

This book introduces paradox management theory (PMT), a groundbreaking framework that blends Chinese philosophical wisdom and modern management strategies to help companies achieve long-term sustainability by balancing competing demands such as stability and innovation.

Rooted in dialectical materialism, PMT reframes businesses as dynamic systems in which paradoxes such as control vs. flexibility or competition vs. collaboration drive growth. The book critiques short-term, profit-centric models, shows why many firms falter despite early success, and reveals how enduring Chinese enterprises thrive by harmonizing contradictions. In six chapters, it unpacks PMT's core principles, analyzes sustainable growth strategies, and presents a uniquely Chinese management model enriched with real-world case studies. By integrating philosophy, science, and actionable practices, the work equips leaders to enhance adaptability, maintain competitive advantage, and overcome complex market challenges.

Ideal for business leaders, management scholars, and policymakers, this book bridges the theory and practice of sustainability and organizational studies. Librarians and corporate trainers will appreciate its global relevance, especially for those exploring cross-cultural management or alternatives to Western-centric frameworks.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1041138628
• ISBN13: 9781041138624
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"