in Japan and the four little dragons during the post-World War 2

period. Some of these factors were situational factors unique to the

time but some of the factors were cultural. The legacy of Confucianism

in Japan and the four little dragons helped to further the goals of

industrialization that these nations had. The traditions of

Confucianism provided for Japan and the four little dragons both a

pliant public and a model for choosing competent leaders.

Confucian traditions placed an emphasis on the values of the

group over the individual. This helped industrialism by creating a

pliant populace who were willing to accept long hours and low wages

and not question government policies. The traditions of Confucianism

taught workers not to question authority. These traditions carried

over into the post war period and allowed authoritarian regimes in the

four little dragons to go unquestioned by the public. This lack of

dissent allowed the four little dragons to have stable governments

which were critical to investment and industrialization. The stability

of these nations was a direct result of Confucian valu

and thus very skilled at handling industrial policies. The system of

rates of growth in East Asia. A large role was played by the

were in place before World War 2 in the East Asian countries but they

acquire knowledge and disciplined work habits. These disciplined and

out many government policies. This elite was free from many of the

skilled and ambitious work force. The tradition of self-cultivation

target the most able young people and channel them into higher

families and local communities to accept social responsibility for

proficient workers for industry. The entrance exams were able to

communities and families allowed the government to limit it's spending

over the individual and strong belief in filial piety also caused

Some common words found in the essay are:
Confucianism Japan, East Asian, Burma Laos, Max Weber, East Asia, South Korea, , Asian Industries, little dragons, Asian Countries, japan little dragons, japan little, confucian traditions, situational factors, placed emphasis, entrance exams, World War, traditions confucianism, east asian, traditions placed emphasis, industrial policies, countries helped, taiwan south korea, rapid rates growth, confucian traditions placed,
Approximate Word count = 875
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)