The Tao of Doing Business: Chinese Business Ethics

The video explores ancient Chinese business wisdom, emphasizing generosity and ethical practices. It highlights how merchants added extra to purchases, fostering long-term success. Stories of merchants like Chen and Zhang illustrate the importance of ethics over profit. Fan Li's legacy shows wealth can be regained through generosity. Confucius' teachings stress ethical wealth acquisition and karmic retribution.

What was a common practice among merchants in ancient China regarding the sale of rice?

How did ancient Chinese merchants view cheating customers?

Describe the story of Chen and the mule. What does it illustrate about ancient Chinese values?

What lesson did Zhang teach the businessman regarding the pots he was selling?

Who was Fan Li and what was significant about his approach to wealth?

What did Confucius say about wealth and honor, and how does it relate to ethical behavior?

Explain the belief of ancient Chinese people regarding unethical earnings and their consequences.