管理语言学视角下的“管理+语言”研究：演进、评述与展望

doi:10.16381/j.cnki.issn1003-207x.2024.1126

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In the context of large language models， linguistic theories and technologies are increasingly integrated into management research. The interdisciplinary field of “Management+Language” within the emerging context of new business disciplines is systematically reviewed and synthesized. First， it traces the theoretical origins linking linguistics and management studies， establishing a foundational framework that integrates linguistic insights into management research. This framework identifies three core themes central to both fields： cognition and emotion， interpersonal dynamics， and group culture. Using bibliometric analysis of 1246 articles from 39 leading domestic and international management journals， the developmental trajectory of “Management+Language” research is ourlined， identifying three critical phases： the exploration phase （before 1999）， the integration phase （2000-2009）， and the diversification phase （2010 and after）. The interdisciplinary framework is applied to summarize the major contributions in four key management domains： accounting， marketing management， organizational behavior and human resource management， and strategic management. Finally， future research trends are examined and questions within the management linguistics field are unresolved. Insights and recommendations for deepening “Management+Language” research in the Chinese context are also provided.

Key words: management, linguistics, literature review, bibliometric analysis, management linguistics

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Dan Yang, Qian Li, Sifei Li, Shiyang Gong. Research on “Management + Language”from the Perspective of Management Linguistics：Evolution, Review, and Future Directions[J]. Chinese Journal of Management Science, 2025, 33(1): 153-164.

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