The American capitalistic system has spawned a great variety of business ventures. Not all organizations
follow the same business model. Just like individual people, businesses take on characteristics and
values (a culture) that make them unique.
We all know business organizations and professionals whose sole mission is to “make a pile of money”.
A slum landlord would be an extreme example of this business model, providing minimal services and
cutting corners in order to maximize profit. Typically, this entity will have a high turnover of disgruntled
employees, dissatisfied customers, and a reputation that ultimately causes the business to tank. Most
people prefer to avoid this kind of business entirely.
We also know individuals and business organizations whose mission is to “do good”. This model
provides extraordinary service, treats its employees and customers with respect, reeks integrity, and in
the long run it usually “makes a pile of money”. It starts out “doing good”, and ends up “doing well”.
This simple principle can be applied to families, churches, schools, and social organizations. It is never
wrong to do the right thing.
