List of Tables and Figures
Endorsements
Prologue
CHAPTER 1 – SETTING THE SCENE FOR CDC
Introducing CDC
Structure of This Book
Introducing Confucianism
A Foundation for CDC
A Brief History
Contemporary Relevance
Culture as a Competitive Resource
Introducing Discipline
The Missing Link
Introducing Competitiveness
Competitiveness: The Phenomenon CDC Explains
Education and the Economy
What Does This Mean for the Future of Work?
The Gig Economy
Data Sources and Methodology
CHAPTER 2 – CONFUCIANISM-DISCIPLINE-COMPETITIVENESS (CDC) MODEL
Our CDC Model at the Micro-Level
Unit of Analysis
Association between School Discipline and Academic Performance
CDC under the SEM Probe
Explaining the Difference: A Confucian Perspective
Education as a Transformative Experience
Effort over Ability
Socialisation under Filial Piety
Role Clarity
CHAPTER 3 – DISCIPLINE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
Academic Performance
School Discipline
Which Discipline?
A Confucian Approach to Discipline
PISA Dimensions under the Microscope
Student Truancy
Student Learning Time
Student Self-Efficacy
Student Motivation
Student Well-being
Student Outlook on Education
Teacher Performance
CHAPTER 4 – CDC OVER TIME: A SIMULATION APPROACH
Diachronic Analysis of Discipline and Academic Performance
Diachronic Analysis of Elite Performers
Global Competitiveness over Time
Academic Performance of Global Competitiveness over Time
Predictive Model of Educational Achievement and Global Competitiveness
Wheel of Competitiveness
Simulation: Discipline, Academic Performance and National Competitiveness
Take Home Messages from Diachronic CDC Analysis and Simulations
CHAPTER 5 – CONCLUSIONS AND OUTLOOK ON CDC
Theoretical Implications
Practical Implications
Research Implications
Outlook on CDC
Epilogue
Author Biographies
References
Appendices
Dr Chris Baumann is an Associate Professor at Macquarie University, Sydney, a Visiting Professor at Seoul National University (SNU) in South Korea, and a Visiting Associate Professor at Osaka University in Japan; formerly also at Aarhus University in Denmark.
Dr Hume Winzar is an Associate Professor at Macquarie University, Sydney, and director of the degree in Business Analytics.
Doris Viengkham is a doctoral candidate in the Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) at Macquarie University, Sydney.
"The literature has long aspired to better understand how education relates, yes ‘drives’, a nation’s economic performance. Baumann, Winzar and Viengkham’s work labelled CDC (Confucianism, Discipline and Competitiveness) adds to this debate the dimension of ‘discipline’ as a driver of performance and competitiveness. East Asia has long stood out as a peak performer in academic performance, but it was not well understood ‘why’.CDC provides evidence that indeed a Confucian approach to pedagogy contributes to strong performance. This book offers a new understanding of pedagogy, contrasting East Asia to other parts of the world. In addition, their "Wheel of Competitiveness" showcases the complexity for developing markets to become more competitive. Ultimately, the proposed new "Taxonomy of discipline dimensions" and "Parent-Engagement-School-Discipline taxonomy" (PESD) should be inspiring for policy makers in education and economic strategy around the globe." —Professor Eric Hanushek, Stanford University, USA"In "The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism," Max Weber analysed how the economies of Western and Northern Europe managed to develop rapidly based on the Protestant ethic. In particular, the influence of the Protestant ethic on accumulation and use of capital in these countries is well documented. This book on CDC is an ambitious effort to carry out an analogous investigation for the rapid economic development of East Asian societies in the modern era. The authors show through intuition and data that Confucian values of education, hard work and discipline have led to the successful economic development of "Confucian Orbit" societies.The CDC book shows that rules and etiquette governing school discipline has farther-reaching benefits in the economic arena. Such norms and etiquette - Confucian value of "li" - have been a strong influence in the formation of business relations and company cultures in Asia. High performing Asian firms are characterized by harmonious worker-management relationships and equitable relations between suppliers and OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers). This book promises to be an important platform for further study on Confucian ethic and competitiveness. It is a must read for those who want to obtain a deeper understanding of Asian business and the Confucian approach to education." —Professor Wujin Chu, Seoul National University (SNU), Seoul, South Korea
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