阴和阳之间的差异

Key Difference – Yin vs Yang

Yin and Ying, though there is a difference between them, are two universal forces whose harmonious existence is a prerequisite for the sustainable well-being of the complete universe as per Chinese belief. The difference between Yin and Yang is what distinguishes the two seemingly opposite forces. However, yin and yang are interdependent on each other so that they both can flourish. Prominent examples for the duality symbols of yin and yang are light & dark, fire & water, male & female, etc. Thekey difference between Yin and Yang is that the Yin is the negative or passive orfeminineprinciple in nature while Yang is the positive or active or masculine principle in nature as per Chinese philosophy。The philosophy of yin and yang can be applied for all disciplines. In management, yin and yang have much relevance regards to human behavior.Leadership traits和human resource managementcan make use of yin and yang philosophy to garner more from the respective subjects.

What is Yin?

在中国哲学上，尹本质上是消极或被动或女性原则。Yin是更具吸引力，更具包容性, andmore like a nursing care(Mintzberg, 2001). Yin nature of management is far-sighted and aims at long-term penetration.

What is Yang?

杨is the positive or active or masculine principle in nature as per Chinese philosophy. Yang is described by Mintzberg (2001) asmore aggressive and more interventionist。The yang face of managing is masculine in style and resembles a perception of being a great leader. Yang nature of management is short sighted and aims at short-term penetration.

What is the Importance of Yin and Yang for Management?

组织需要确定其业务的本质，并明智地选择其经理。例如，对于直销(DRTV) firm, yang can be the ideal while yin will be more preferable for a policy making institution. Through yin and yang, we symbolize the dual characters and attributes related to leadership and human behavior.

无论阳和阳之间的区别是什么，它们都不存在于分离中。两种力量都必须配对，必须共同努力以最大程度地提高管理层的好处。Mintzberg（2001）提到阳和阳为“在二元性中，发现了统一性”。如果人类活着，就必须有光明和阴影。同样，在管理中，两者都aggression和compassionhave to exist to overcome troubled situations. If harmony can be achieved when yin and yang are balanced, such philosophies need to be utilized in management for re-balancing.

杨nature of management seems to be more representative of leadership traits of present management. Yin seems to be neglected. But, things are changing as yin style of leaders also are appearing in today’s knowledge oriented societies. The challenge would be to create harmony between the two and to progress with a mixed style of领导。It can be termed as a dialectical approach towards领导和管理。

What is the Difference between Yin and Yang?

Definition of Yin and Yang

Yin:In Chinese philosophy, Yin is the消极或被动或女性principle in nature.

杨:杨is thepositive or active or masculineprinciple in nature as per Chinese philosophy.

Characteristics of Yin and Yang

Culture

Yin:Yin是ofconservationist文化。保护主义者更多地吸引人而不是中断。

杨:杨是interventionist文化。Interventionist advocates intervention in order for smooth functioning of affairs which is more a political tactic.

Nature

Yin:Yin是moreengaging and inclusive。阴更适合组织内部工作（进行，细节等）

杨:杨更侵略性和侵入性。杨更适合在组织外工作，例如网络，促进等。

领导风格

Yin:Yin has a verysubtle and compassionateapproach, similar to a nursing care of a patient which has an emotional attribute of doing things.

杨:另一方面，杨就像医疗emotionaland mental attributes are not taken to account。

Communication

Yin:Yin象征着通过图像和感觉。

杨:杨symbolizes communicating through methods of单词和戏剧。

Attributes

Yin:阴反射或象征黑暗，神秘，被动和女性方面。

杨:杨reflectsopenness, clear, light, active, and masculine方面。

Though such differences exist between yin and yang, I would like to reiterate that yin and yang do not operate in isolation, it’s a pair or couple which needs to be understood. Both have to be together for excellence.

参考：

Mintzberg，H。（2001）。阴和管理的阳。组织动态。卷。29（4），pg。306 - 312。

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