Business Quote by Richard Cohen
“Large government is inevitably inefficient, but so, too, is large private enterprise.”
About This Quote
Both large governments and large private companies suffer from inefficiency; size alone creates waste.
In simple terms: Big organizations tend to be inefficient.
Key Takeaway
Seek efficiency over size.
Themes
efficiency
bureaucracy
corporate governance
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
observational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- business restructuring
- government reform
- budget cuts
Key Concepts
economics
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- Can small groups be inefficient?
- What drives inefficiency?
A Different Perspective
Efficiency can be achieved in small entities too.
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