Some see danger in bigness. They fear the concentration of economic power that it brings with it. That is in a degree true. It simply means, however, that industrial management must expand its horizons of responsibility. It must recognize that it can no longer confine its activities to the mere production of goods and services. It must consider the impact of its operation on the economy as a whole in relation to the social and economic welfare of the entire community. For years I have preached this philosophy. Those charged with great industrial responsibility must become industrial statesmen.


p. 358; Also in Sloan & Sparkes (1941, 145); Partly cited in: Roland Marchand (1997, p. 83) - "The Broadened Responsibilities of Industry's Executive," 1936

Alfred P. Sloan Quotes

Some see danger in bigness. They fear the concentration of economic power that it brings with it. That is in a degree true. It simply means, however, ...

Some see danger in bigness. They fear the concentration of economic power that it brings with it. That is in a degree true. It simply means, however, ...

Some see danger in bigness. They fear the concentration of economic power that it brings with it. That is in a degree true. It simply means, however, ...

Some see danger in bigness. They fear the concentration of economic power that it brings with it. That is in a degree true. It simply means, however, ...