According to Max Weber, Confucianism will be an inhibiting force in Asian economicdevelopment. Confrontated with China amazing economic growth, it appears that Webermight have not been correct. China\u27s recent and impressive economic growth has capturedthe world attention. As the world\u27s fastest growing economic country, China is poised tochange the landscape of global business. The increased importance of China in the worldeconomy has heightened the necessity of understanding Chinese management practices. Thispaper attempts to provide an understanding of Chinese culture and management practicesby exploring the historical roots of Chinese cultural values