Business Quote by Montague Burton
“A business must have a conscience as well as a counting house.”
About This Quote
A business should operate with ethical conscience, not solely focus on profit and accounting.
In simple terms: Businesses need ethics, not just profit.
Key Takeaway
Integrate conscience into business decisions.
Themes
business
ethics
conscience
accounting
responsibility
Mood
critical
inspirational
Type
advisory
When to use this quote
- company policy
- financial planning
- corporate governance
Key Concepts
moral responsibility
ethical leadership
corporate conscience
Questions to Reflect On
- Can profit and conscience coexist?
- How to embed ethics in daily operations?
A Different Perspective
Profit focus may clash with conscience; ethical dilemmas arise.
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