Friendship Quote by Robert Jackall
““The manager comes to see all relationships with others by a strict utilitarian calculus and, insofar as he dares, breaks friendships and alliances accordingly.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Managerial Ideal, Robert Jackall, 1977
Managers often reduce relationships to cost‑benefit calculations, harming trust.
In simple terms: Utilitarian view harms friendships.
Key Takeaway
Balance empathy with rational decisions.
Themes
management
ethics
relationships
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
theoretical
reflective
When to use this quote
- corporate decisions
- team building
- leadership training
Key Concepts
utilitarianism
social capital
Questions to Reflect On
- When is cost‑benefit analysis appropriate?
- How to preserve alliances?
A Different Perspective
Strict calculus can ignore human value.
