Shi Shiwei: Why the spirit of craftsmanship is deeply rooted in Germany
(Source: "Shanghai Securities News" Date: May 4, 2016)
In the process of forging the spirit of craftsmanship, the government should undertake the following tasks: first, create loose space and legal framework conditions for entrepreneurs; second, establish an education system that is in line with the national production system; third, carry forward the cultural tradition of "doing what you do, loving what you do" and "doing well", so that the production of high-quality products becomes a social habit.
We know that China’s economy is currently entering a critical period of structural transformation. Under the new normal, economic growth mainly relies on the promotion of technological progress and other connotations. At a micro level, this means that enterprises must abandon the previous business model of short-term and quick profits or relying solely on cost advantages, and shift their focus to meeting the diverse and personalized needs of customers to the greatest extent, increasing varieties, improving quality, and creating famous brands.
To achieve this transformation, we not only need institutional innovation, comprehensive and in-depth reforms, and carry forward the social moral customs of "doing what you do, loving what you do" and "doing to be the best", but also need to cultivate the concept of enterprises to carve their own products carefully and strive for excellence, that is, the spirit of craftsmanship.
Made in Germany enjoys a high reputation in the world. The backbone of w88 online live casino manufacturing are small and medium-sized enterprises, which account for 99.6% of the w88 online live casino economy. They are often inherited by families (accounting for 92% of the total number of w88 online live casino enterprises, of which pure family enterprises account for 56%), and many of them are century-old stores. The products of these enterprises are characterized by expertise, precision, cutting-edge and special features, and they are able to keep pace with the times and continue to make breakthroughs and innovations. Even after the company becomes bigger and becomes famous all over the world, the craftsmanship spirit as the essence of corporate culture can still be maintained for a long time. This article analyzes the relationship between Germany's "craftsman spirit" and "Made in Germany" from three aspects, and finally talks about the inspiration for our country.
Germany’s social production system and w88 online live casino craftsmanship
Marx pointed out that social existence determines social consciousness, and social consciousness has a counterproductive effect on social existence. The w88 online live casino craftsmanship spirit is actually closely related to the w88 online live casino social production system. Germany's social production system was founded during the Wilhelm Empire, and its core was diversified high-quality production in the fields of machinery manufacturing, electronic technology industry and chemical industry in the late 19th century. In other words, in terms of corporate competitive strategy, w88 online live casino companies often do not choose cost leadership, but choose product stratification, focus on niche markets, and work deeply in a certain segment of the manufacturing industry (especially the equipment manufacturing industry). Barriers to these niche markets in mechanical engineering are usually relatively high, and entry into these niche markets requires relatively sophisticated technology and production capabilities. In addition, customers in niche markets are generally picky and have high requirements for product quality. The Wilhelmian Empire inherited the Prussian tradition of attaching importance to science and education, especially the introduction of formal engineering diplomas and dual vocational education in the last decade of the 19th century. Therefore, diversified and high-quality production is precisely Germany's comparative advantage. The systematic training model for engineering technicians and skilled workers is much better than the on-the-job training method of the then manufacturing hegemon, the United Kingdom. This made the w88 online live casino manufacturing industry even more powerful. In the early 20th century, it surpassed its teacher, the United Kingdom, and kept pace with the United States to become the world's manufacturing hegemon.
Government and social autonomous organizationsProvide suitable institutional and legal framework for enterprise development
The core of Germany’s economic and social system is to promote and protect individual initiative and autonomy. Decentralized decision-making, freedom of contract and assuming responsibility are the basic principles of a market economy. There were two experiments in the history of Germany with centralized economic management by the state (before and after World War I and during the Nazi rule), which brought disastrous consequences to the German people. Therefore, after the war, Germany established the Law Against Restrictions on Competition to maintain the order of competition and eliminate the damage caused by economic power to individual creativity. At the same time, the government has also standardized the governance structure of enterprises through the Company Law, the Basic Enterprise Law and the Enterprise Employee Shared Decision-making Law, laying the foundation for entrepreneurship and teamwork. Germany's innovative small and medium-sized enterprises are often rooted in local soil and are the stabilizers of the local economy, and Germany's regional savings banks and cooperative banking systems provide these enterprises with a good financing environment. General education in Germany is free, making it an important public good provided by the country. One element of the dual system of vocational education is the government-funded vocational w88 casino, and the other element, the practical training part, is borne by the enterprise. The government and the enterprise have reached relevant agreements for this purpose. The vocational qualification examination is divided into two levels: technician and master. Germans advocate entrepreneurship, but as far as handicrafts and some service industries are concerned, without a master's certificate, there is no right to start an independent business. At present, Germany can systematically cultivate 350 technical occupations.
In addition, Germany also has a tradition of social self-regulatory organizations and industry self-regulation. As we all know, standards and specifications are of extremely important significance to product quality. The w88 online live casino industrial standard DIN has a long history and has been recognized and adopted by many countries. The w88 online live casino Institute for Standardization (DIN), the main developer of w88 online live casino manufacturing standards and specifications, is an organization established voluntarily by the economic community. The w88 online live casino Chamber of Commerce and Industry and other industry associations also play an important role in technology diffusion and vocational training and assessment.
The cultural tradition behind the craftsman spirit
There is no doubt that the high quality of w88 online live casino products is deeply rooted in its cultural tradition. When people think of Germans, they think of rigor and rationality. In fact, Germans can also be passionate when engaging in their profession. As early as the Middle Ages, the profession of "craftsman" existed in Germany, which refers to highly skilled craftsmen who are called "masters". Due to the influence of Christianity, these craftsmen regard their profession as a vocation given by God. Doing their business is not only to make money, but also to serve God best. Inspired by this strong responsibility, they pay great attention to their products, devote themselves to the pursuit of perfection throughout their lives. Today, in the era of socialized mass production, the main body of w88 online live casino vocational training has changed from craftsmen to skilled workers, such as motor vehicle mechanics, electrical mechanics, etc., and this spiritual quality has been passed down through socialization and education. Creating products that continuously increase customer satisfaction requires the accumulation of knowledge, and "learning by doing" is an important source of knowledge growth. Craftsmen's skills are often acquired through long-term practice. Successful manufacturing companies in Germany have a group of skilled technicians with specialized knowledge and technical know-how. They often work in the company for many years and work well with their bosses and engineering technicians to not only best realize their ideas but also bring surprises. This is the secret to the longevity of Made in Germany.
According to Hayek's point of view, over the course of history, a nation's culture continues to evolve through maintenance, selection, and variation. In order to adapt to changes in the environment, formal systems (laws, organizational charters, etc.) and informal systems (behavior norms, morals, customs) continue to emerge, forming a nation's unique rule system, which plays an important role in stabilizing people's behavioral expectations and forming common values. Culture also affects national psychology and determines people's emotional stereotypes. Ge Shurong and Chen Junfei believe that behind the four basic characteristics of w88 online live casino manufacturing (durability, reliability, safety, precision) is Germany’s manufacturing culture, which includes six key factors: concentration, standardism, precision, perfectionism, orderism and solidity. These cultural elements are closely connected with the overall spiritual culture of the w88 online live casino nation. Since cultural evolution as a group selection involves gene duplication (heredity) just like biological evolution, the craftsmanship of w88 online live casino manufacturing will continue to exist and will not disappear even in the Industry 4.0 era.
Enlightenment of w88 online live casino experience to our country
The above discussion shows that the w88 online live casino model is comprehensive, and the national psychology and values embodied in the spirit of craftsman have made a great contribution to the development of w88 online live casino manufacturing. To carry forward the spirit of craftsmanship, Germany is our role model.
my country's industrialization and modernization started late. In the past 40 years of reform and opening up, we have mainly relied on imitating mature products of developed countries and the advantage of cheap labor to win at low prices. Not only can we provide sufficient and complete categories of goods for the domestic market, but we have also become the "world's factory."
However, these advantages are gradually being lost, and it is urgent to achieve innovation-driven growth. Therefore, the first thing we must carry forward is the entrepreneurial spirit. Chinese entrepreneurs must forge ahead, not be afraid of risks, and be brave in innovation. To do this, open markets, property rights and corporate governance systems that encourage innovation are needed. However, entrepreneurs' good ideas need to be realized through well-trained professional workers, which requires the establishment of an education system and quality standard system that meet the needs of talents. Finally, we need to inherit the excellent culture of the Chinese nation, restore and tap into the whole society the moral character of the Chinese nation that is down-to-earth and willing to work, and the professionalism that strives to do their jobs well. In Chinese cultural tradition, there is not only the old saying that "one who excels in learning will become an official", but also "one who excels in practice will become a scholar". Traditional Chinese culture does not despise craftsmen with unique skills. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, there was an upsurge in learning technology and promoting production. Dedication, concentration and hard work were promoted and praised. There were skilled workers Ni Zhifu who had the courage to innovate and invented the "Ni Zhifu drill bit", and after decades of experience and exploration, there was a man who could accurately estimate the weight of candy by handWangfujingDepartment sales clerk Zhang Binggui is a typical example. The current promotion of craftsman spirit is to reverse the impetuous atmosphere in society, adapt to the requirements of our country's economic transformation from quantity to quality, and let the concept of craftsmanship and excellence be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. In the process of forging the spirit of craftsmanship, the government should undertake the following tasks: first, create loose space and legal framework conditions for entrepreneurs; second, establish an education system that is in line with the national production system; third, carry forward its own cultural traditions and make the production of high-quality products a social habit.
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