Actually Quote by Mo Ibrahim
“In the final analysis, finding a way to do clean business and not to pay bribes actually improves your bottom line.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Business Ethics, Mo Ibrahim, 2015
Doing business ethically and avoiding bribes can increase profitability by reducing risk and building trust.
In simple terms: Ethical practices boost profit.
Key Takeaway
Adopt clean practices, avoid bribes.
Themes
ethics
profitability
trust
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- corporate governance
- public procurement
- international trade
- startup funding
Key Concepts
corruption
risk management
reputation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you measure the financial impact of ethical decisions?
- What incentives can encourage clean business in your industry?
A Different Perspective
May face short‑term cost pressures or competitive disadvantage in corrupt markets.
