Engineering
8 years ago

Ningbo merchants prioritize business, Anhui merchants value knowledge, Shanxi merchants chase wealth.

Journal of Zhejiang Wanli University
A Comparative Study on the Values of Ningbo Merchants,Anhui Merchants and Shanxi Merchants
Shilong Zhang

Paper Summary

The article compares the values of Ningbo, Anhui, and Shanxi merchants in terms of self-awareness, business group unity, management beliefs, and wealth distribution. The study concludes that Ningbo merchants focus on their businesses, Anhui merchants are a mix of scholars and businessmen, and Shanxi merchants prioritize making money.

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