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Marvin Bower
American
Businessman
About the author
A business of high principle attracts high-caliber people more easily, thereby gaining a basic competitive and profit edge.
Marvin Bower,
American
Businessman
#People
#Business
#Profit
A business of high principle generates greater drive and effectiveness because people know that they can do the right thing decisively and with confidence.
Marvin Bower,
American
Businessman
#Right
#People
#Business
#Confidence
Basic philosophy, spirit and drive of an organization have far more to do with its relative achievements than do technological or economic resources, organizational structure, innovation and timing.
Marvin Bower,
American
Businessman
#Spirit
#Philosophy
#Innovation
Business leaders shape public opinion.
Marvin Bower,
American
Businessman
#Public
#Leaders
#Business
#Opinion
#Public opinion
Convinced that behavior and conduct are every bit as important as skills and expertise, I sought to build the firm into an enduring, values-based institution.
Marvin Bower,
American
Businessman
#Values
#Behavior
#Expertise
Decisions should be based on facts, objectively considered.
Marvin Bower,
American
Businessman
#Decisions
#Facts
People should be judged on the basis of their performance, not nationality, personality, education, or personal traits and skills.
Marvin Bower,
American
Businessman
#People
#Education
#Performance
#Personality
#Nationality
The course of business shapes public opinion.
Marvin Bower,
American
Businessman
#Public
#Business
#Opinion
#Public opinion