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This chapter analyses the crucial role that philosophy plays in management education, particularly in promoting responsible education. The author emphasizes the importance of philosophy in addressing a wide range of social and environmental issues that are prevalent in today's business landscape. From the perspective of science and Taoism, the author highlights how philosophy can enhance the effectiveness of management education. Education is a powerful tool that can be used to bring about positive change in society, both economically and sociologically, and has the potential to respond to the rapidly evolving world of the 21st century. However, traditional education systems have failed to equip individuals with the knowledge, experience, skills and values needed to thrive in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) environment. To address this gap, the author argues that philosophy should be integrated into the traditional curriculum as a core element of liberal arts. By blending technical and analytical skills with systems thinking, critical thinking, innovation, creativity and ethical intelligence, students can develop a more holistic understanding of business and society. Philosophy can broaden the reflectivity horizon of future business leaders, enabling them to manage complexity and make sound decisions that align with both the principles of good business and the needs of society. This chapter underscores the importance of philosophy in management education and its potential to drive transformative change in business and society. By encouraging students to ponder questions that extend beyond the scope of business, philosophy can help cultivate a new generation of ethical and responsible business leaders who are equipped to address the challenges of the 21st century.

This chapter delves into the rationale behind the author's initiative on the Trilogy of Taoist Leadership for Sustainability & Excellence project. The trilogy encompasses responsible management, responsible business and responsible leadership as interconnected aspects. Furthermore, the author explores the interrelationships among business, management and leadership, highlighting the crucial roles each plays in fostering a sustainable organization and society. Ultimately, the author underscores the significance of Taoist philosophy or the wisdom of Taoism in guiding business leaders towards responsible management and sustainable businesses development.

In this chapter, the author offers a concise overview of the 3C Model of Taoism, which is derived from Laozi's ‘Three Treasures’ consisting of compassion, conservation and compliance. The 3C Model forms the basis for the Trilogy of Taoist Leadership. The author designed the Trilogy's framework to elucidate the connection between the 3C Model and the Trilogy itself. The chapter concludes with the author detailing the individual elements of the 3C Model, shedding light on their significance within the overarching framework.

This chapter examines the influence of Taoism's wisdom on the realization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This chapter emphasizes the critical connection between Taoism's wisdom and the SDGs, which is rooted in the principle of living in harmony with nature. Taoism is an ancient Chinese philosophy that places great importance on living in balance with the natural world and the natural flow of life. This philosophy can offer valuable insights and guidance on how to achieve the SDGs in a sustainable and holistic manner. This chapter explores how the principles of Taoism can be applied to the SDGs. Particularly, the principle of non-action, or Wu Wei, can be used to promote sustainable development by encouraging individuals and organizations to work with nature rather than against it. Similarly, the concept of Yin and Yang can help promote balance and harmony in economic and social systems, which is crucial for achieving the SDGs. This chapter highlights the important role that Taoism's wisdom can play in realizing the SDGs. By promoting sustainable and harmonious development, Taoism can offer valuable insights and guidance on how to build a better future for all.

In this chapter, the author underscores the crucial role of the international community in promoting and facilitating responsible management education in business and management schools, as well as higher educational institutions. The chapter highlights the initiative on the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME), which has been supported by the United Nations and adopted by hundreds of schools and universities worldwide. The author explains that PRME aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, mindset and capabilities to bring about rapid and scalable improvements to society. Given that today's students are tomorrow's business leaders, policymakers and organizational heads, investing in responsible management education is crucial. This chapter emphasizes that responsible educational efforts can produce better citizens and future leaders, enabling them to create the world that we aspire to live in. This chapter underscores the importance of global collaboration and commitment to promoting responsible management education. When working together to prioritize ethical and sustainable practices in business and management education, we can foster a new generation of leaders who are equipped to drive positive change in the world.

In this chapter, the author explains the three components of Trilogy of Taoist Leadership – responsible business, responsible management and responsible leadership. The concepts of business, management and leadership are defined from multiple angles, including an etymological perspective. The historical origins and evolution of these three areas are explored to provide a comprehensive understanding. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the interconnections among the trilogy's components and illustrates how the trilogy can contribute to the development of sustainable organizations.

In this chapter, the author delves deeper into adaptive and sustainability challenges, specifically discussing the roles of management and leadership in addressing these problems. Both responsible leadership and management are essential for tackling sustainability challenges. Leadership focuses on establishing a vision and inspiring others to attain it, while management is concerned with devising and executing strategies to realize that vision. Addressing wicked problems necessitates collaboration, engagement and innovative solutions, involving both leadership and management. To effectively conquer sustainability challenges, organizations must embrace a more holistic and sustainable approach to management and leadership. This might include collaborating with stakeholders to discover innovative solutions that prioritize sustainability and social responsibility. Resolving wicked problems calls for a distinct management and leadership approach that is cooperative, systemic, and sustainable.