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“You can't have a healthy society unless you have healthy companies that are making a profit, that are employing people and that are growing.” quote by Michael Porter
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“You can't have a healthy society unless you have healthy companies that are making a profit, that are employing people and that are growing.”

Michael Porter

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Source Book: Competitive Advantage, 1985, Michael Porter

A healthy society depends on profitable, growing companies that provide jobs and economic growth.

In simple terms: Society needs profitable, growing companies for health.

Key Takeaway

Support sustainable business practices.

Themes

economics business society growth employment

Mood

thoughtful optimistic pragmatic

Type

economic philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • investment decisions
  • entrepreneurship
  • community development

Key Concepts

value creation profitability corporate responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can profit and social good coexist?
  • What policies encourage responsible growth?
A Different Perspective

Profit focus may neglect social equity and environmental impact.

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