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Re: "Community Service" Yep, Mandatory.
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Originally Posted by R Mitch
The problem is that capitalism breeds that belief, "I am getting mine, screw everyone else". As Americans we are taught that to be successful in any career, one has to screw or screw over everyone else around them. Afterall, they are not only co-workers, but competition.
You take this, throw in the immigrant factor, mix with different class levels, solidify this class disparity by inadequately and unfairly funding education, and you get a modern picture of the American landscape.
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I am currently taking a management course at one of the top-30 ranked business schools in the world (Simon School), and I can tell you your assertion is false. I'm being taught by a former Xerox exec, and he teaches that the "Screw your neighbor" attitude hurts profits and efficiency in the long run. Don't believe me? GM is one of the quintessential "screw your neighbor" corporate cultures, and now they are collapsing. See how Amazon treats the employees and customers, and you will see the new face of Capitalism.
Capitalism does not teach one to be cut-throat. Capitalism teaches one to be profitable. American business is realizing a well-cared-for employee and customer base results in higher profits.
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Last edited by EagleSeven; 11-10-2008 at 11:41 PM.
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