1. The Holy Minister Li Xin
Li Xin (947 – July 23, 1004), also known as Taichu, was a famous prime minister and poet in the Northern Song Dynasty. He was born in Feixiang, Zhaozhou (present-day Handan, Hebei Province). Li Xin was known for his quiet and inactive philosophy of governing the country, focusing on official affairs, and his loyalty and integrity to the emperor, and was known as the "Holy Minister".
Li Xin has a rich life experience, and at a young age he showed a love for learning and outstanding talents. In the fifth year of Taiping Xingguo (980), he was admitted to the Jinshi A Department and began his career in officialdom. He has served in a number of positions, including General Supervisor, Tanzhou General Judge, Author Lang, Right Supplement Que, Zhi Zhi Xuan, Hanlin Bachelor, etc. In the third year of the Dao Dynasty (997), after Song Zhenzong ascended the throne, Li Xin was appointed as the head of the household department and the governor of the government. In the first year of Hampei (998), he became the head of the Heisho and supervised the history of the country, and the following year (999) he was appointed as the Guardian of Tokyo.
Li Xin was known for his political prudence and prudence, advocating the simplification of government institutions and procedures, emphasizing that the emperor should avoid extravagance and excessive pleasures. With his assistance, Song Zhenzong achieved the "rule of Xianping", which is considered one of the golden ages of the Northern Song Dynasty. Li Xin's poetry works are also included in the "All Song Poems".
In the first year of Jingde (1004), Li Xin died at the age of fifty-eight. He was posthumously presented with Tai Lieutenant and Zhongshu Ling, and was nicknamed "Wenjing". In the first year of Qianxing (1022), he was deserved to enjoy the temple court of Zhenzong, and was listed as one of the twenty-four meritorious heroes of Zhaoxun Pavilion by Emperor Lizong of Song.
2. "The Annual Meeting Can't Be Stopped" Jeffrey
"The Annual Meeting Can't Stop" is a film that reflects on the power struggles and layoffs in the modern workplace. One of the film's main characters is Jeffrey, the company's senior vice president, who advocates radical reforms and layoffs to adapt to the Internet economy. Jeffrey believes that retaining too many employees is a burden for the company's growth, so he proposed a series of layoff plans.
The film is set in a large corporation that is undergoing a transformation. The conflict between Jeffrey and other top executives forms the main plot of the film. He used a range of tactics and tactics, including bribery and covert operations, to advance his layoff plans. In the process, he clashed violently with other executives, such as the old-school vice president.
Other characters are also involved in the film, such as Hu Jianlin, a senior fitter who is wrongly transferred, and his appearance unexpectedly affects the company's power structure and human affairs. In addition, the film explores other issues in the workplace, such as employee rights, corporate social responsibility, and individual and collective conflicts of interest.
3. Li Xin and Jeffrey
The comparison between Li Xin and Jeffrey in management can be made from multiple dimensions, including their management style, attitude towards change, and their level of care for employees and the organization. Here are some key points from the comparison and what they can bring to modern management:
1. Management Style:
Li Xin: His management style was skewed towards prudence and prudence, advocating the simplification of government institutions and procedures, and emphasizing that the emperor should avoid extravagance and excessive pleasures. Its management philosophy embodies the idea of quiet inaction, emphasizing the harmony and stability of the country through moral example and appropriate political guidance.
Jeffrey: Jeffrey's management style is more aggressive and direct. He advocated radical reforms and layoffs to adapt to the age of the internet economy. He uses tactics and tactics, including bribery and covert manipulation, to advance his plans.
Takeaway: Modern managers need to find a balance between robustness and change. On the one hand, there is a need to act as prudently as Li Xin did to maintain organizational stability and ethical standards, and on the other hand, to recognize and adapt to the rapidly changing business environment as Jeffrey did.
2. Attitude towards change:
Li Xin: He focuses on maintaining tradition and stability in his management, while at the same time being open to necessary reforms, but prefers incremental improvements.
Jeffrey: He represents an agent of change and is willing to take radical steps to move the organization in the direction he sees it be.
Takeaway: Modern managers need to recognize that change is inevitable, but that the manner and speed of change needs to be determined by the specific circumstances and culture of the organization. Being too radical can lead to organizational instability, while being too conservative can leave an organization behind the times.
3. Care for employees and the organization:
Li Xin: His management philosophy includes caring for people, emphasizing the power of ethics and example to guide and motivate employees.
Jeffrey: In the movie, Jeffrey focuses more on the efficiency and interests of the organization, and may ignore the feelings and rights of individual employees.
Takeaway: Modern managers should focus on the efficiency and profitability of the organization, but also care about the well-being and growth of employees. A successful organization requires not only efficient operations, but also a healthy and harmonious working environment.
4. Social Responsibility and Organizational Ethics:
Li Xin: His management practice contains a strong sense of social responsibility and ethics, emphasizing the moral responsibility of the emperor and officials.
Jeffrey: In the film, his behavior, while sometimes deviating from ethical standards, also reflects some of the realities of the modern business environment.
Takeaway: Modern managers should recognize that an organization's success depends not only on its financial performance, but also on its role and responsibilities in society. Adhering to ethical standards and social responsibility not only contributes to a good organizational image, but is also the key to long-term success.
Overall, Li Xin and Jeffrey represent two different management styles and philosophies. Modern managers can learn from their experience and find the most appropriate management strategy based on the actual situation of their own organization.