The late Alfred P. Sloan, Ir., long-time executive of General Motors Corporation, had a fivepoint "secret of success." It was: 1. Get the facts. 2. Recognize the equities of all concerned. 3. Realize the necessity of doing a better job… — Alfred P. Sloan Copy Share Image
Never inject a man into the top, if it can be avoided. In a big organization, to have to do that, I think, is… — Alfred P. Sloan Copy Share Image
There is no resting place for an enterprise in a competitive economy. — Alfred P. Sloan Copy Share Image
Only in more production and in new production can the American standard of living be increased and the economy be sound. — Alfred P. Sloan Copy Share Image
[Could] motor cars could be produced [in a country like Germany] and sold in competition in the American market . . . .In my… — Alfred P. Sloan Copy Share Image
If we are all in agreement on the decision - then I propose we postpone further discussion of this matter until our next meeting… — Alfred P. Sloan Copy Share Image
Advanced engineering always, like advanced everything else, brings down upon it the discredit of ridicule of minds who cannot see so far. — Alfred P. Sloan Copy Share Image
Take my assets - but leave me my organization and in five years I'll have it all back. — Alfred P. Sloan Copy Share Image
There has to be this pioneer, the individual who has the courage, the ambition to overcome the obstacles that always develop when one tries… — Alfred P. Sloan Copy Share Image
Competition is the final price determinant and competitive prices may result in profits which force you to accept a rate of return less than… — Alfred P. Sloan Copy Share Image
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