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“I could have closed down bits of British Home Stores to make more money but it's not my style. I want to make my money as a retailer, not by putting people out of work.” quote by Philip Green
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“I could have closed down bits of British Home Stores to make more money but it's not my style. I want to make my money as a retailer, not by putting people out of work.”

Philip Green

About This Quote

Source Interview: Financial Times, 2015

He prefers earning profit through retail growth rather than layoffs, emphasizing ethical business style.

In simple terms: He wants profit without firing people.

Key Takeaway

Focus on growth, not job cuts.

Themes

business ethics profit employment retail

Mood

reflective concerned

Type

ethical business

When to use this quote

  • store expansion
  • employee retention
  • market competition

Key Concepts

sustainable growth corporate responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can retailers balance profit and jobs?
  • What alternatives exist to layoffs?
A Different Perspective

Profit may conflict with ethical choices.

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