Chapter 76 Business Integrity
How to make workers have greater enthusiasm for work, more physical strength, and get the maximum output in the shortest time has always been what managers strive for. Rockefeller Jr. thought it was natural to invest the profits from the operation in this aspect. After all, as a role model of the United States, this was a social obligation that he had to shoulder.
Only a very small part of the reason was for the health of his parents. Only if old Rockefeller remained healthy could he better serve the United States, which was also for the better development of the country.
When personal interests and social responsibilities merged, the Rockefeller family entered the pharmaceutical industry in a big way and recruited talented people in the industry to work for them. The results were certainly remarkable. Compared with marijuana and morphine, which have been used in medicine for generations, the Rockefeller family now certainly has the latest research results.
As for whether there will be any changes in the athletes' bodies in the future, isn't it a citizen's duty to sacrifice for the country? This is how the world is, some people pay and some people work. Rockefeller Jr. and Sheffield are the former, and now the latter are needed.
"We can even take this opportunity to popularize sports, even setting up a foundation to promote sports!" Sheffield seemed to have thought of more ambitious goals, and he couldn't stop talking about this issue, even more anxious than the managers who were negotiating with both parties in the manor behind him.
If Coubertin and the IOC behind him are only understood as a one-time deal to create a positive image, Sheffield thinks this is a bit superficial. A wave of patriotic business is only a short-term gain. In fact, there are more long-term benefits. To promote sports, do we need sports equipment? Can sports equipment generate profits?
Even this is not the biggest benefit, the biggest benefit is that it can promote quality education. Because Coubertin's proposition can be said to be a model of happy education to some extent. As early as a few years ago, Coubertin proposed that the only solution to the problem of students being overworked due to heavy academic workload is to let children play.
Of course Sheffield believed that Coubertin had good intentions, but that didn't stop him from misinterpreting the sutra. If Sheffield had his say, he certainly hoped that citizens could be more stupid so that they could be more easily fooled. What's the point of studying? When you study for a long time and then enter society and find that society doesn't need you, isn't that painful?
The pillars of these countries are in pain, and Sheffield is actually in the same pain. If the United States has a large number of talents, it is inevitable that one or two peerless geniuses will emerge, posing a threat to the existing order.
If we can lead students to learn useless things, then we don’t have to worry about it. When students encounter setbacks in society, they will only regret their past actions, but they cannot blame others. Especially the leaders of various industries, because these leaders are just like what Rockefeller Jr. said, if it weren’t for our leadership, you would all starve to death.
There is a saying that goes, it takes ten years to grow a tree and a hundred years to cultivate a person. For the future stability of the United States, Sheffield is willing to do anything. Subverting order is an unstable factor.
"Since I have already agreed, I will not regret it. By the way, I want to ask you something. Do you know William Bryan?" Rockefeller Jr. asked with a strange expression, "This person doesn't seem to be very friendly to us."
"An ordinary member of the Democratic Party, seems to be working as an editor somewhere now?" Sheffield looked thoughtful, then changed the subject and said, "What's the matter? It seems that the election is next year, or is this person particularly catching your attention? Although my family has a good relationship with the Democratic Party, there are so many Democrats in the Senate and the House of Representatives, it is impossible for me to know who they are."
"This guy is actually working as a newspaper editor now. He has a lot of complaints about us business leaders and always criticizes us in the newspapers." Rockefeller Jr. shook his head slightly and said, "A lot of people don't like this guy."
"That's you. My family is farmers. I'm not a business leader, at least not yet." Sheffield quickly made his position clear. He could not make a statement on this matter. As a long-time supporter of the Democratic Party, he didn't want to get too involved in the election, especially talking about Democrats with Rockefeller Jr.
"Just pretend I didn't say anything!" Rockefeller Jr. smiled, crossed his arms and teased, "The Sheffield family has always been an important supporter of the Democratic Party. I have no intention of sowing discord between you. I hope my dear friend will not think too much about this matter. I understand that the interests of farms and plantations in the South are not the same as those in the North."
"It's actually no different for Standard Oil. You and I are both companies that rely on international trade. Domestic is important, and international is also important. We are all businessmen with an international perspective. High tariffs or low tariffs are not a big problem for us." Sheffield was very confused. Why would an editor make such a fuss?
Anyway, for Sheffield, the worst that can happen if tariffs are raised is smuggling, which is something they have done before.
"But this man is calling for the passage of labor laws!" Rockefeller Jr. saw Sheffield's disinterest and said, "Does it have anything to do with you now?"
"We'll talk about it when the time comes. Do you want to go in and see what the two sides have discussed so far?" Sheffield did not comment. It was too early to talk about this now.
When it comes to cooperation with such a large company, it is normal to spend several months on negotiations. The fact that the two of them came in person naturally shows their sincerity and lays a good foundation for the negotiations.
"I think there's something wrong with your family's attitude!" Soon, the returning little Rockefeller's tone was full of complaints.
"What's wrong? Aren't we talking?" Sheffield, who was holding the German Shepherd, looked at a loss. The other party had only been in there for less than ten minutes, so why did he look like this when he came out?
"The conditions of your home are too harsh for Standard Oil. I must say that I have never seen such an insincere business cooperation." Rockefeller Jr. was a little embarrassed, but he couldn't help but say, "I have made long preparations for today's discussion, but you didn't show the corresponding sincerity?"
Calling a bodyguard over to walk the black dog, Sheffield listened to Rockefeller's statement with a serious expression, and understood what he meant. "Before the exploration, all the expenses were paid by Standard Oil? If the oil is mined, the Sheffield family will take half of the profits? Hmm, it seems a bit harsh."
There is no one in the United States who can make Rockefeller sign an unequal treaty. Even old Morgan doesn't have this ability. In fact, this matter is very simple. Is there oil underground in Texas? Rockefeller Jr. believes that the risk is quite high before exploration. Sheffield does not think so. There must be oil! So this condition is not only not harsh, but also a bit too generous.
(End of this chapter)
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