Business Quote by Peter Senge
“Business has a way of talking about how to create value, which is in some way isn't bad... We just need to start thinking about if the value we want to create is consistent with all social and environmental well being.”
About This Quote
Creating value should align with societal and environmental well‑being, not just profit.
In simple terms: Value creation must be socially responsible.
Key Takeaway
Integrate ethics into business goals.
Themes
sustainability
ethics
value creation
Mood
thoughtful
optimistic
Type
business
philosophical
When to use this quote
- product development
- investment decisions
- policy making
Key Concepts
systems thinking
corporate responsibility
triple bottom line
Questions to Reflect On
- How can companies measure social impact?
- What trade‑offs are acceptable?
A Different Perspective
Balancing profit and purpose is complex.
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![“If the State does not acquire supremacy over [vast private] enterprises, it becomes their puppet, and they become the real State.” quote by Bertrand Russell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bad/bertrand-russell-69_acquire_if-the-state-does-not-acquire-supremacy_1379.jpg)