--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The corporate sector per se is…" description: "\"The corporate sector per se is bottom-line oriented. It can be very corrupt and it is not very principled. That is why I don't think it is sufficient j..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fa6/mary-robinson-4639_behavior_the-corporate-sector-per-se-is-bottom-li_1326117.jpg" --- # The corporate sector per se is bottom-line oriented. It… ![“The corporate sector per se is bottom-line oriented. It can be very corrupt and it is not very principled. That is why I don't think it is sufficient just to have voluntary codes of behavior. I am in favor of legislation which helps to ensure that there is an even playing field and rewards those…” quote by Mary Robinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fa6/mary-robinson-4639_behavior_the-corporate-sector-per-se-is-bottom-li_1326117.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fa6/mary-robinson-4639_behavior_the-corporate-sector-per-se-is-bottom-li_1326117.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fa6/mary-robinson-4639_behavior_the-corporate-sector-per-se-is-bottom-li_1326117.jpg) > “The corporate sector per se is bottom-line oriented. It can be very corrupt and it is not very principled. That is why I don't think it is sufficient just to have voluntary codes of behavior. I am in favor of legislation which helps to ensure that there is an even playing field and rewards those who play by the rules.” [Mary Robinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mary-robinson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Corporations focus on profit, often leading to corruption and lack of principles; voluntary codes are insufficient, so laws are needed to level the playing field and reward ethical behavior. **In simple terms:** Companies chase profit, can be corrupt; laws needed for fairness. Key Takeaway Support legislation for fair competition. Themes ethics corporate governance law fairness accountability Mood critical concerned determined Type policy advocacy ethical When to use this quote - policy making - business compliance - public advocacy - legislative lobbying Key Concepts regulation incentives market integrity Questions to Reflect On - What legal measures could best ensure corporate fairness? - How can we balance profit motives with ethical standards? 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