Business Philosophy Explorer Mugs

'You can take over Smelton and Company but you can't take over Smelton.'

"'Quid pro quo' is a no-no, Bradbury. Around here we say 'reciprocal altruism'."

"Don't flutter your little wings on company time."

'I clawed my way to the top and then I clawed my way back to the middle.'

"Actually, the district office is getting better results with a fresh garlic bagel."

'I'm afraid you don't have the leadership qualities we're seeking.'

I'm not making enough money to like you.

"Look at them smiling. They've reached their comfort zone."

Motivation to work

"Actually, it's more like a mouse race."

'I just don't feel I'm getting anywhere.'

"Work hard, make the sacrifices and in 25 years you could be just like me!"

'My pessimism keeps me optimistic.'

"Maybe we should have another look at the 'business as usual' idea."

'Your salary will help you learn the lesson that life is not fair.'

"Ahh... don't you just LOVE that new, re-organized-under-bankruptcy-protection smell?"

Man at desk has a desk tray labeled "In one ear,' and another labeled "Out the other."

"I think we're all agreed that we need to focus 110% on meeting strategic corporate goals."

"Meanwhile, obsessing about productivity is way up."

'I hate his kind. They use their integrity and hard work to advance their careers.'

The role of administration.

"I misjudged you Fenton. I thought you were a 'mover and shaker' but all the time you were just bobbing and weaving."

"Just go with the workflow."

'Not only does he suffer from anxiety, he makes everyone else suffer from it too.'

'Don't laugh Ms. Newborn, but I want you to proof this for 'accuracy'.'

''A desk job.' That's what they called it at the interview.' 'Same here.' 'SHH!'

"Sir, the staff are all assembled for your pep talk."

'I tried that approach once, but my employees seized the carrots and attacked me with sticks.'

'You've become like a son to me, Alvin. But the company has strict rules against nepotism, so I have to let you go.'

I can outsource your job to someone who'll work longer hours for less money. Less money I can understand...but how do they make the hours longer than 60 minutes?

'Apparently you can't fire everybody and still maintain productivity.'

"The boss says he can remember the day I first started...but nothing after that."

"Someone, call the office and see if we can get a fresh carrot."

'Nothing about the evils of corporate downsizing?'

"After an extensive analysis of your company's strengths and weaknesses our recommendation is to give us more money."