Ambrose Bierce Quote - Corporation: An ingenious device for obtaining profit without individual responsibility.

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Corporation: An ingenious device for obtaining profit without individual responsibility.

"Corporation: An ingenious device for obtaining profit without individual responsibility."

— Ambrose Bierce

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Author: Ambrose Bierce
Category: Critical
Tags: Critical Device Profit Responsibility

Meaning of this quote

The corporation is criticized for separating profit from personal accountability.

Key takeaway: Identify who remains responsible for an organization's conduct.

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Attributed author: Ambrose Bierce

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