Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

XuetangX

Ancient Chinese Commercial Culture

Rizhao Polytechnic via XuetangX

Overview

Ancient Chinese Commercial Culture is a collective term for China's unique business practices and values. It reflects the development process of Chinese society and people's commercial habits, and has a profound historical background and unique cultural characteristics. The Chinese Business Culture course aims to inherit and promote Chinese business culture.


The characteristics of Ancient Chinese Commercial Culture are mainly reflected in the following aspects:


1. Emphasize interpersonal relationships: Chinese businessmen attach great importance to establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships, and obtain business opportunities and resources through interpersonal networks.


2. Pay attention to ceremony and etiquette: Chinese businessmen attach great importance to business banquets and etiquette, and value the maintenance of face and image.


3. Emphasize long-term benefits: Chinese businessmen focus on long-term cooperation and maximizing benefits, rather than pursuing short-term benefits.


4. Respect authority and tradition: Chinese businessmen respect authority and tradition, emphasizing respect and admiration for their elders and superiors.


5. Advocating collectivism: Chinese businessmen value collective interests, teamwork, and common development.


Syllabus

  • Item 1 Traditional Chinese Business Culture
    • Task 1 Chinese Business Culture—Managing the World
    • Task2 The Embodiment of the Spirit and Cultural Value of Chinese Businessmen
  • Item 2 Commercial Road Culture
    • Task1 The Silk Road
    • Task2 The Grand Canal
    • Task1 Tea-horse Road
  • Item 3 Business Group Culture
    • Task1 Chinese Business Association and Business Culture
    • Task2 Shandong Commercial Road - a straightforward and Bold Powerhouse
    • Task3 Anhui Commercial Road - Those who win Hearts Win the World
    • Task4 Shanxi Commercial Road - Poverty Leads to Change, and Change Leads to Prosperity
  • Item 4 Business Culture
    • Task1 China Time-honored Brand
    • Task2 Shop Signboard in China
  • Item 5 The spirit of Business Ethics
    • Task1 Honesty Culture
    • Task2 Culture on the Relationship Between the Justice and Benefit
    • Task 3 Diligence and Frugality Culture
  • Item 6 The Way of Great Business
    • Task1 The Way of Business —Macroscopical, Middle, Microcosmic Environment
    • Task2 The Art of Business
  • Final Exam

    Taught by

    Gao Minghao and Shen Zuolan

    Tags

    Reviews

    Start your review of Ancient Chinese Commercial Culture

    Never Stop Learning.

    Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

    Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.