There is no such thing as success in a bad business.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A business with bad ethics or practices cannot truly succeed.
- In plain terms
- If a business is morally wrong, it cannot be truly successful.
- What can you take from it?
- True success requires ethical business practices.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can a bad business succeed?
- What defines true success?
Another view
Some unethical businesses appear financially successful.
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