Accepting Quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower
“With a full century of contrary proof in our possession and despite our demonstrated capacity for cooperative teamwork, some among us seem to accept the shibboleth of an unbridgeable gap between those who hire and those who are employed. We miserably fail to challenge the lie that what is good for management is necessarily bad for labor; that for one side to profit, the other must be depressed. Such distorted doctrine is false and foreign to the American scene where common ideals and purpose permit us a common approach toward the common good.”
About This Quote
The quote argues that the belief in an inevitable conflict between employers and employees is a myth, despite historical evidence and teamwork capacity, and that both sides can pursue shared prosperity.
In simple terms: Challenges the employer‑employee conflict myth.
Key Takeaway
Common good is achievable through cooperation.
Themes
Labor‑Management Relations
American Ideals
Cooperation
Economic Mythology
Social Cohesion
Mood
Optimistic
Analytical
Encouraging
Type
Political
Philosophical
Motivational
When to use this quote
- Negotiating contracts
- Union‑management talks
- Corporate social responsibility initiatives
- Policy debates on wage standards
- Workplace culture reforms
Key Concepts
Zero‑Sum Thinking
Collective Purpose
Historical Evidence
Teamwork
Practical Applications
- Designing collaborative compensation models
- Facilitating joint labor‑management training
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence disproves the zero‑sum view of labor and management?
- How can organizations foster a shared sense of purpose?
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