Behavior Quote by Simon Mainwaring
“Executives can no longer hide behind the corporate veil. They need to be accountable for what their companies do, because entities are responsible for socially irresponsible behavior.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Ethics Forum, Simon Mainwaring, 2018
Corporate leaders must be transparent and answerable for their companies' actions, as entities bear responsibility for unethical conduct.
In simple terms: Leaders must be accountable for their companies' behavior.
Key Takeaway
Demand corporate transparency and responsibility.
Themes
ethics
leadership
accountability
Mood
critical
motivational
Type
business
ethical
When to use this quote
- board meetings
- public relations
- regulatory compliance
- consumer activism
Key Concepts
corporate social responsibility
governance
stakeholder theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms ensure true corporate accountability?
- How can individuals influence corporate behavior?
A Different Perspective
Accountability can be limited by complex supply chains.
