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The late Alfred P. Sloan, Ir., long-time executive of General Motors Corporation, had a fivepoint 'secret of success.' It was 1. Get the facts. 2. Recognize the equities of all concerned. 3. Realize the necessity of doing a better job every day. 4. Keep an open mind. 5. Work hard.Alfred P. Sloan
Bedside manners are no substitute for the right diagnosis.
Alfred P. Sloan
The greatest real thrill that life offers is to create, to construct, to develop something useful. Too often we fail to recognize and pay tribute to the creative spirit. It is that spirit that creates our jobs.
Alfred P. Sloan
Could motor cars could be produced in a country like Germany and sold in competition in the American market . . . . In my opinion it is impossible to reach the conclusion that competition from without can ever be any factor whatsoever.
Alfred P. Sloan
Competition is the final price determinant and competitive prices may result in profits which force you to accept a rate of return less than you hoped for, or for that matter to accept temporary losses.
Alfred P. Sloan
There is no resting place for an enterprise in a competitive economy.
Alfred P. Sloan
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