Abroad Quote by Vladimir Putin
“We need business to understand its social responsibility, that the main task and objective for a business is not to generate extra income and to become rich and transfer the money abroad, but to look and evaluate what a businessman has done for the country, for the people, on whose account he or she has become so rich.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Forum, Russia, 2010
Businesses should prioritize social responsibility over profit, evaluating their impact on the nation and its people rather than merely accumulating wealth abroad.
In simple terms: Businesses must value social impact over profit.
Key Takeaway
Focus on national contribution, not just earnings.
Themes
responsibility
ethics
nationalism
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- public relations
- investment decisions
- community projects
Key Concepts
Corporate social responsibility
economic nationalism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can firms measure their social impact?
- What incentives encourage responsible behavior?
A Different Perspective
Profit motives can conflict with societal needs.
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