以下是我致詞的中文翻譯。
《麻省理工史隆管理評論臺灣版》創刊致詞
吳董事長、Gallagher發行人、各位貴賓，大家好！
能夠參與今天的盛會，我深感榮幸，也藉此機會向 《MIT Sloan Management Review, SMR》和 Gallagher發行人表達敬意與期許。
我是吳統雄（Sean TX Wu），一位退休的管理學教授，曾在臺灣與美國任教並從事研究。
西方管理學史的三大浪潮
今天，我想要強調西方管理學歷史中的三個主要發展浪潮。
第一波由 Frederick Taylor 領導，他將測量觀念與標準化引入管理學，並建立階層體制以提升組織效率。
第二波由 Elton Mayo 引發，他發現工作環境中的人性因素，如心態與動機，對於管理至關重要。
接著迎來了第三波，由 Douglas McGregor 在其里程碑著作 《企業的人性面》 中提出，即刊登於《史隆管理評論》。
這一波浪潮帶來了兩項深遠影響：
它確立了 SMR 的使命—提供跨學科洞察，並成為理論與實踐的橋梁。
更重要的是，McGregor 奠定了現代西方管理學最後的穩定基石，他的理論引發了破壞性建設（Disruptive Transformation），重塑了全球的管理實踐。有些人稱這一現象為 「低端製造業外溢」，而另一些人則稱之為「產業空洞化」—它仍在持續改變世界產業的格局。
今天，美國總統川普 正在挑戰這些變革的後果，引發全球廣泛的連鎖反應。
Gallagher發行人，這正是我對 SMR深表敬意的原因—它長遠影響了昨日、今日，乃至明日。
中華管理學史中的類比
各位朋友，你們或許已經注意到，我剛才談論的是西方管理學的歷史。現在，讓我們看看中華的歷史。
2,400年前，秦國丞相商鞅也提出了與 Frederick Taylor 類似的理論。他建立測量觀念與標準化規則，並改革階層體制以提升管理效能。
然而，在英語文獻中，這些類比及其實際應用卻較少受到探討。
對MIT史隆管理評論與發行人的兩項期許
因此，我提出兩項對 SMR 和 Gallagher發行人的期許：
第一、建立跨文化橋樑：SMR 致力於成為知識的橋梁，因此我希望 SMR 臺灣能積極促進美國與臺灣在管理學上的交流，涵蓋思想、實踐及解決方案。
第二、結合學術研究與實踐行動：正如 MIT 既重視科學，也重視技術，SMR 既強調研究，也強調實踐，我們應當兼顧學術探討與行動方案。
川普總統今日面臨的挑戰，在中華的管理歷史中早有對應的先例，並提供了極具價值的參考架構與解決方案。我期待 SMR 與 Gallagher發行人能組織一支由美國與臺灣學者組成的團隊，向川普總統提出可執行的管理策略—也能夠同時提供給他的特別顧問伊隆·馬斯克。
有趣的是，許多歷史上的中華管理方案，恰好呼應了川普總統與馬斯克先生的公開主張。
最終，要化解所有問題，端視大家是否願意促成它的實現。
MIT：雙重意涵，一個和平願景
MIT 代表 麻省理工學院，但它同時也象徵著「Made in Taiwan」。
我希望這個 MIT 的雙重意涵能夠啟發美國、臺灣、中華乃至全球的和平與繁榮。
我誠摯歡迎各位在典禮後 提問與交流。
謝謝大家！
以下是我致詞的英文原文，敬請國際朋友參考。
Address for the Launch of “MIT Sloan Management Review Taiwan”
Chairman Wu, Publisher Gallagher, esteemed guests, good afternoon!
It is a great honor to be part of this ceremony and to express my respect and expectations for the MIT Sloan Management Review (SMR) and Publisher Gallagher.
My name is 吳統雄 (Sean TX Wu), a retired professor of management with experience in both Taiwan and the United States.
Three Major Waves in Western Management History
Today, I want to highlight three major waves that have shaped Western management history.
The first wave was led by Frederick Taylor, who introduced measurement and standardization as core principles of management. He also developed bureaucratic structures to enhance organizational efficiency.
The second wave emerged with Elton Mayo, who discovered the importance of humanistic factors such as mindset and motivation in the workplace.
Then came the third wave, initiated by Douglas McGregor, through his landmark work The Human Side of Enterprise, published in the Sloan Management Review—then called the Industrial Management Review.
This wave established two lasting contributions:
It defined SMR’s mission—to provide interdisciplinary insights and serve as a bridge between theory and practice.
More importantly, McGregor laid the final stabilizing stone of modern Western management foundations. His theories triggered disruptive transformations, reshaping global management practices. Some call this phenomenon "low-end manufacturing spin-off," while others refer to it as "industrial hollowing-out"—a shift that continues to reshape industries worldwide.
Today, President Trump challenges the consequences of this transformation, causing ripple effects across the global economy.
Publisher Gallagher, this is why I deeply respect SMR's enduring impact—yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
A Parallel in Chinese Management History
My friends, you may have noticed I have spoken of Western management history. Now, let us look at China's history.
2,400 years ago, Shang Yang, chancellor of the State of Qin, introduced theories remarkably similar to those of Frederick Taylor. He established measurement and standardization rules, reforming the bureaucratic system to enhance efficiency.
However, in English-language literature, these parallels and their practical applications are relatively uncommon to explore.
Two Expectations for SMR and Publisher Gallagher
Therefore, I offer two expectations for SMR and Publisher Gallagher:
Firstly, Building a Cross-Cultural Bridge: Since SMR is committed to fostering knowledge exchange, I hope that SMR Taiwan will actively facilitate cross-cultural discussions between American and Chinese management practices, philosophies, and solutions.
Secondly, Uniting Study with Action: Just as MIT emphasizes both science and technology, and SMR balances research with practice, we should strive for both study and action.
The challenges President Trump faces today have historical precedents in Chinese management, offering valuable reference frameworks for solutions. I urge SMR and Publisher Gallagher to assemble a team of American and Taiwanese scholars to develop actionable strategies for President Trump—and his special assistant, Elon Musk.
Interestingly, many historical Chinese solutions align with the public appeals made by both President Trump and Mr. Musk.
Ultimately, finding an agreement to resolve these issues depends on whether all parties are willing to make it happen.
MIT: Two Meanings, One Vision for Peace
The name MIT stands for Massachusetts Institute of Technology, but it also symbolizes "Made in Taiwan."
I hope that this dual meaning of MIT can inspire peace and prosperity for America, Taiwan, China, and the entire world.
I welcome your questions and comments after this ceremony.
Thank you!
