The wise say business

Author: Xu Daofang
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: This collection is a selection of Xu Daofang's journalistic works and signed articles. The focus of the book is on exploring the art of business and the secrets of management. Most of the articles are selected from the author's nearly 2 million words of journalistic works, divided into two main parts: "Wisdom in Business (Journalistic Works)" and "Signed Articles." In "Wisdom in Business," it is further divided into "Interviews with Experts" and "Other Reports." Here, you will see how, from an interdisciplinary perspective of economics, business, and journalism, the author reflects on the latest research findings of experts and scholars, as well as the unique experiences and insights of business leaders and managers.
This collection is a selection of Xu Daofang's journalistic works and signed articles, with the focus on exploring the art of business and the secrets of management. The interviews with business leaders and experts are characterized by: in most cases, emphasizing one-on-one interactions with interviewees in a mutually trusting and relaxed atmosphere. From an interdisciplinary perspective of economics, business, and journalism, the author conducts in-depth probing questions, and then, through creative re-creation, writes the unique aspects and highlights of the interviewees in a vivid, concise, and expressive style, following a specific logical order. Although it lacks the glamour of a spotlight and the applause of an audience, it is practical, detailed, and professional.
The signed article "Roots" traces the author's family origins, with a focus on preliminary research and study on the historical and cultural characteristics of Zhanglin, the author's ancestral hometown in Lanxi, Zhejiang. From cultural and commercial perspectives, it elaborates on the tourism development value of Zhanglin and proposes targeted recommendations. The content of the book is mainly a compilation of news reports published by the author in newspapers and magazines in recent years. It provides a close look at the development trends of commodity markets in Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta region of Jiangsu and Zhejiang since the reform and opening-up, showcasing distinct characteristics of the era.