America Quote by Hillary Clinton
“I believe corporations that benefit from everything America has to offer should feel (ph) some sense of responsibility, not just to their biggest shareholders, but to their workers, to their customers, to their communities and, yes, to our country.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the Democratic National Committee, 2015
Corporations should act responsibly toward all stakeholders, not only shareholders, recognizing their impact on workers, customers, communities, and the nation.
In simple terms: Companies need broader responsibility beyond profit.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize stakeholder welfare.
Themes
responsibility
stakeholder
corporate ethics
social impact
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
ethical
policy.
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- public policy
- community development
- employee relations
Key Concepts
Corporate social responsibility
stakeholder theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can companies measure stakeholder impact?
- What incentives encourage responsible corporate behavior?
A Different Perspective
Balancing profit and responsibility can be challenging for shareholders.
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