Bigger Quote by Lee Child
“The British regulatory system was revised, so that bigger profits were encouraged, which removed the option of big spending on programming. Quality just fell off a cliff, and all the old hands either left or were fired for being too expensive.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Hard Way, 2015
Profit‑driven regulatory changes reduced investment in programming, causing talent loss and quality decline.
In simple terms: Profit focus harms program quality and talent.
Recognize impact of profit on quality.
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When to use this quote
- software development
- media production
- education
- public sector
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can profit and quality be balanced?
- What policies protect talent?
May oversimplify complex market dynamics.