領導學自20世紀以來因應企業和教育大量人才的需求而成為學術界熱門討論的議題。政治領導由於特定領導人所形成領導行為以及時空背景環境下的種種差異性,很難專注探討領導人的德性、領導行為有效及無效,或者是領導者是否專注於共同願景,帶領大眾提升生活水平上。 《貞觀政要》作為第一部具有領導教化意義的典範,呈現了太宗與臣子共同探討塑造出接近現代領導學中的核心關鍵,例如:如何打造理想領導者、如何在領導者和追隨者之間建立信任紐帶,如何增進實現目標和任務的效率,以及領導者如何與基層百姓相連承擔起帶領大眾脫離苦難的責任。本論文提供了一種全面分析的視角,同時也是中國政治研究上的新嘗試,將一千四百多年前的君臣討論與現代領導學進行對話,從有關領導學的共同問題中找到有效領導和德性領導的可能原因。
Since the advent of the 20th century, the domain of leadership studies has emerged as a focal point of scholarly discourse, driven by the burgeoning demand for talent within the spheres of business and education. The exploration of political leadership poses a complex challenge due to the multifaceted nature of leadership behaviors exhibited by distinct leaders and the variegated contexts of time and space. These complexities often obfuscate the examination of leaders'' virtues, the dichotomy of leadership behaviors'' effectiveness, and the commitment of leaders towards fostering a shared vision for enhancing societal well-being. "Zhenguan Zhengyao," heralded as the seminal work embodying the essence of leadership pedagogy, delineates the collaborative inquiries of Emperor Taizong and his ministers into the uintessence of contemporary leadership theory. This encompasses the cultivation of ideal leadership archetypes, the fortification of trust between leaders and their adherents, the optimization of goal and task fulfillment, and the pivotal role of leaders in aligning with the grassroots populace to navigate communal adversities. This dissertation proffers a holistic analytical perspective and constitutes a pioneering endeavor in the realm of Chinese political studies, juxtaposing the monarchial discourses from over fourteen centuries ago with the contemporary discourse on leadership studies. It endeavors to unearth the foundational principles underpinning effective and virtuous leadership through the lens of prevalent challenges within the field.