Business Quote by Peter Drucker
“The enterprise, by definition, must be capable of producing more or better than all the resources that comprise it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Practice of Management, 1954
An enterprise must generate outputs exceeding the value of its inputs.
In simple terms: Businesses need to create more value than they consume.
Focus on value creation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- startup planning
- corporate strategy
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a company measure value beyond profit?
- What resources are often ignored?
May overlook intangible costs like employee wellbeing.