Business Quote by Will Rogers
“Will somebody please tell me what they do with all the Vice-Presidents a bank has? Why the United States is the biggest business institution in the world, and they got only one Vice-President and nobody has ever found anything for him to do.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Radio Broadcast, 1935
The role of Vice‑President is often meaningless, highlighting bureaucratic inefficiency.
In simple terms: Vice‑Presidents often have no real job.
Key Takeaway
Question unnecessary roles.
Themes
politics
bureaucracy
efficiency
Mood
witty
critical
Type
satirical
observational
When to use this quote
- government
- corporations
- non‑profits
- small teams
Key Concepts
Organizational theory
public administration
Questions to Reflect On
- Why keep empty positions?
- How can institutions streamline roles?
A Different Perspective
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