Business Quote by Stan Slap
““It’s impossible for a company to get what it wants most if managers have to make a choice between their own values and company priorities.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Ethics Conference, 2019
Leaders face a dilemma when personal values clash with corporate goals, making it hard to achieve desired outcomes.
In simple terms: Values vs. company goals cause conflict.
Key Takeaway
Align personal ethics with organizational mission.
Themes
ethics
leadership
decision making
conflict
corporate culture
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
leadership
ethical
When to use this quote
- making strategic choices
- handling ethical dilemmas
- team alignment
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
stakeholder theory
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies can reconcile personal and corporate values?
- When should a leader compromise?
A Different Perspective
Not all companies prioritize values equally, limiting choices.
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