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

• List of Tables and FiguresEndorsements PrologueCHAPTER 1 – SETTING THE SCENE FOR CDCIntroducing CDCStructure of This BookIntroducing ConfucianismA Foundation for CDCA Brief HistoryContemporary RelevanceCulture as a Competitive ResourceIntroducing DisciplineThe Missing LinkIntroducing CompetitivenessCompetitiveness: The Phenomenon CDC ExplainsEducation and the Economy What Does This Mean for the Future of Work?The Gig EconomyData Sources and MethodologyCHAPTER 2 – CONFUCIANISM-DISCIPLINE-COMPETITIVENESS (CDC) MODELOur CDC Model at the Micro-LevelUnit of AnalysisAssociation between School Discipline and Academic PerformanceCDC under the SEM ProbeExplaining the Difference: A Confucian PerspectiveEducation as a Transformative ExperienceEffort over AbilitySocialisation under Filial PietyRole ClarityCHAPTER 3 – DISCIPLINE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE UNDER THE MICROSCOPEAcademic PerformanceSchool DisciplineWhich Discipline?A Confucian Approach to DisciplinePISA Dimensions under the Microscope Student TruancyStudent Learning TimeStudent Self-Efficacy Student MotivationStudent Well-beingStudent Outlook on EducationTeacher PerformanceCHAPTER 4 – CDC OVER TIME: A SIMULATION APPROACHDiachronic Analysis of Discipline and Academic PerformanceDiachronic Analysis of Elite PerformersGlobal Competitiveness over TimeAcademic Performance of Global Competitiveness over TimePredictive Model of Educational Achievement and Global CompetitivenessWheel of CompetitivenessSimulation: Discipline, Academic Performance and National CompetitivenessTake Home Messages from Diachronic CDC Analysis and SimulationsCHAPTER 5 – CONCLUSIONS AND OUTLOOK ON CDCTheoretical ImplicationsPractical ImplicationsResearch ImplicationsOutlook on CDCEpilogueAuthor Biographies ReferencesAppendices

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

• List of Tables and FiguresEndorsements PrologueCHAPTER 1 – SETTING THE SCENE FOR CDCIntroducing CDCStructure of This BookIntroducing ConfucianismA Foundation for CDCA Brief HistoryContemporary RelevanceCulture as a Competitive ResourceIntroducing DisciplineThe Missing LinkIntroducing CompetitivenessCompetitiveness: The Phenomenon CDC ExplainsEducation and the Economy What Does This Mean for the Future of Work?The Gig EconomyData Sources and MethodologyCHAPTER 2 – CONFUCIANISM-DISCIPLINE-COMPETITIVENESS (CDC) MODELOur CDC Model at the Micro-LevelUnit of AnalysisAssociation between School Discipline and Academic PerformanceCDC under the SEM ProbeExplaining the Difference: A Confucian PerspectiveEducation as a Transformative ExperienceEffort over AbilitySocialisation under Filial PietyRole ClarityCHAPTER 3 – DISCIPLINE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE UNDER THE MICROSCOPEAcademic PerformanceSchool DisciplineWhich Discipline?A Confucian Approach to DisciplinePISA Dimensions under the Microscope Student TruancyStudent Learning TimeStudent Self-Efficacy Student MotivationStudent Well-beingStudent Outlook on EducationTeacher PerformanceCHAPTER 4 – CDC OVER TIME: A SIMULATION APPROACHDiachronic Analysis of Discipline and Academic PerformanceDiachronic Analysis of Elite PerformersGlobal Competitiveness over TimeAcademic Performance of Global Competitiveness over TimePredictive Model of Educational Achievement and Global CompetitivenessWheel of CompetitivenessSimulation: Discipline, Academic Performance and National CompetitivenessTake Home Messages from Diachronic CDC Analysis and SimulationsCHAPTER 5 – CONCLUSIONS AND OUTLOOK ON CDCTheoretical ImplicationsPractical ImplicationsResearch ImplicationsOutlook on CDCEpilogueAuthor Biographies ReferencesAppendices

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

• List of Tables and FiguresEndorsements PrologueCHAPTER 1 – SETTING THE SCENE FOR CDCIntroducing CDCStructure of This BookIntroducing ConfucianismA Foundation for CDCA Brief HistoryContemporary RelevanceCulture as a Competitive ResourceIntroducing DisciplineThe Missing LinkIntroducing CompetitivenessCompetitiveness: The Phenomenon CDC ExplainsEducation and the Economy What Does This Mean for the Future of Work?The Gig EconomyData Sources and MethodologyCHAPTER 2 – CONFUCIANISM-DISCIPLINE-COMPETITIVENESS (CDC) MODELOur CDC Model at the Micro-LevelUnit of AnalysisAssociation between School Discipline and Academic PerformanceCDC under the SEM ProbeExplaining the Difference: A Confucian PerspectiveEducation as a Transformative ExperienceEffort over AbilitySocialisation under Filial PietyRole ClarityCHAPTER 3 – DISCIPLINE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE UNDER THE MICROSCOPEAcademic PerformanceSchool DisciplineWhich Discipline?A Confucian Approach to DisciplinePISA Dimensions under the Microscope Student TruancyStudent Learning TimeStudent Self-Efficacy Student MotivationStudent Well-beingStudent Outlook on EducationTeacher PerformanceCHAPTER 4 – CDC OVER TIME: A SIMULATION APPROACHDiachronic Analysis of Discipline and Academic PerformanceDiachronic Analysis of Elite PerformersGlobal Competitiveness over TimeAcademic Performance of Global Competitiveness over TimePredictive Model of Educational Achievement and Global CompetitivenessWheel of CompetitivenessSimulation: Discipline, Academic Performance and National CompetitivenessTake Home Messages from Diachronic CDC Analysis and SimulationsCHAPTER 5 – CONCLUSIONS AND OUTLOOK ON CDCTheoretical ImplicationsPractical ImplicationsResearch ImplicationsOutlook on CDCEpilogueAuthor Biographies ReferencesAppendices