Marvin Bower Quotes
There is no such thing as business ethics. There is only one kind -- you have to adhere to the highest standards.
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.
If you are not willing to take pain to live by your principles, there is no point in having principles.
A business of high principle attracts high-caliber people more easily, thereby gaining a basic competitive and profit edge.
People should be judged on the basis of their performance, not nationality, personality, education, or personal traits and skills.
A business of high principle generates greater drive and effectiveness because people know that they can do the right thing decisively and with confidence.
Decisions should be based on facts, objectively considered what I call the fact-founded, thought-through approach to decision making.
