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Corporations Quote by Joel Bakan

“As institutional psychopaths, corporations are wont to remove obstacles that get into their way.” quote by Joel Bakan
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“As institutional psychopaths, corporations are wont to remove obstacles that get into their way.”

Joel Bakan

About This Quote

Source Book: *The Corporation* by Joel Bakan, 2004

Corporations act like institutional psychopaths, removing obstacles that impede their goals.

In simple terms: Corporations behave like psychopaths, clearing obstacles.

Key Takeaway

Question corporate power and ethical impact.

Themes

economics ethics power

Mood

critical serious

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • business strategy
  • policy advocacy
  • consumer activism
  • academic study

Key Concepts

Corporate psychopathy institutional behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we hold corporations accountable?
  • What reforms reduce harmful corporate behavior?
A Different Perspective

Not all corporations act uniformly; some pursue social good.

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