Word: profit
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...apply their talents to healing the world's many pathologies--are (mis) guided in their so-called "career" pursuits by the primary intention of selfishly accumulating inordinate wealth. Why is this misguided, if not morally grotesque? Because it represents a conscious decision to operate under the constraints of the profit motive, which is--by its very nature--socially irresponsible. The primary intention is always to maximize private gain--to conceive of the world selfishly, as if there were no "incentive" to look out for fellow human beings. It systematically corrodes one's conscientious obligation to pursue activities that benefit society...
...groups--the key is winning. The formula for success requires more than just a winnable district. It takes political skills to execute a field plan, and to raise funds. Including Latinos as part of Anglo campaigns helps pass on skills. Including Latinos on municipal committees, boards and private, non-profit organizations cultivates ties to people in positions of power and authority...
Since fiscal year 1994, HSA's revenues have grown an average of 14.65 percent each year-due in large part to strong profits by its one for-profit subsidiary, Let's Go Publications, which yields nearly half of HSA's total revenue. Last year HSA turned about a $500,000 profit, which was reinvested in the company, according to Catherine J. Turco '99, outgoing HSA president...
...profit corporation founded 40 years ago to provide students with jobs. It is divided into 10 agencies, 9 of which are not-for-profit...
Other agencies are less focussed on profit, placing job opportunities for students above the bottom line...