Alfred P. Sloan Professions : Author Born : May 23, 1875 Died : February 17, 1966 Browse All Authors Top 27 quotes by 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. Alfred P. Sloan reflection men thinking The worst is over without a doubt. Alfred P. Sloan great-depression worst doubt Never make a personnel judgment the first time it comes up. Alfred P. Sloan come-up judgment firsts [Could] motor cars could be produced [in a country like Germany] and sold in competition in the American market . . . .In my opinion it is impossible to reach the conclusion that competition from without can ever be any factor whatsoever? Alfred P. Sloan competition car country I see no reason why 1931 should not be an extremely good year. Alfred P. Sloan great-depression reason-why years I have never issued an order since I have been the operating head of the corporation. Alfred P. Sloan corporations has-beens order Only in more production and in new production can the American standard of living be increased and the economy be sound. Alfred P. Sloan standards economy sound Similar Authors F. E. Marsh author Iimani David author Beatrice Faust author Isabella Macdonald Alden author Isabella Beeton author Alan AtKisson author All Authors