THE ROLE OF ASIAN CIVILIZATION VALUES AND WESTERN PRODUCTION METHODS IN THE ECONOMIC SUCCESS OF JAPAN, CHINA, AND SOUTH KOREA

Abstract

This article examines the compatibility between Asian civilization values—particularly the principles of hierarchy, harmony, and conservatism rooted in Confucian teachings—and Western production methods (capitalism, individualism, and efficiency) in Japan, China, and South Korea. The paper analyzes the economic development experiences of these countries, demonstrating how they achieved success by integrating their cultural values with Western models. As a result, Asian values are evaluated as a complementary and reinforcing factor for Western approaches.