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Alfred P. Sloan was an accomplished American author, known for his profound insights into business and management, which had a significant impact on modern enterprise management.

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Famous Alfred P. Sloan Quotes

“Take my assets - but leave me my organization and in five years I'll have it all back.”

Years Five Organization Five Years Assets Leaving Me

Author:Alfred P. Sloan

“In any organization men would move up form the bottom to the top. That develops loyalty, ambition and talent, because there is a chance for promotion.”

Men Moving Form Chance Talent Ambition Organization Bottom Loyalty Promotion

Author:Alfred P. Sloan

“Never inject a man into the top, if it can be avoided. In a big organization, to have to do that, I think, is a reflection on management, Of course there are always exceptional cases.”

Ifs Thinking Men Bigs Courses Cases Reflection Organization Management Exceptional Avoided

Book:Adventures of a White-Collar Man

Source: Adventures of a White-Collar Man

About the Author

Born: May 23, 1875
Died: February 17, 1966
Known for: Author
Quotes: 27

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My Years With General MotorsRelated source material

Adventures of a White-Collar ManRelated source material

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