Business Quote by Henry Mintzberg
“An enterprise is a community of human beings, not a collection of "human resources".”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Nature of Managerial Work, Henry Mintzberg, 1973
Organizations succeed when they prioritize people over abstract resources.
In simple terms: People matter more than resources.
Key Takeaway
Treat staff as community members.
Themes
leadership
human resources
culture
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- team building
- HR policies
- employee engagement
- company retreats
Key Concepts
organizational behavior
social capital
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you foster genuine community at work?
- What policies reflect this view?
A Different Perspective
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