Obvious prospects for physical growth in a business do not translate into obvious profits for investors.
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In a free enterprise, the community is not just another stakeholder, but is in fact the very purpose of its existence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Community is central to the purpose of business in a free enterprise system.
This quote emphasizes that, in a free enterprise system, the ultimate aim of businesses should not merely be profit but rather serving the community. It underscores the interdependence between business success and the well-being of the community, suggesting that businesses thrive when they contribute positively to society.
Themes
CommunityBusinessPurposeEnterpriseStakeholder
In practice
Example use cases
In a corporate social responsibility presentation.
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