Paying good wages is not in opposition to good productivity.
Obscene salaries send the wrong message through a company.
If we take care of the business and keep our eye on the goal line, the stock price will take care of itself.
It doesn't do Costco any good if nobody can afford to buy anything.
In the final analysis, you get what you pay for.
If you're going to say to all the people that you're working with, 'We want you to treat the customers honestly; don't lie and don't cheat,' it is somewhat hypocritical if you're not following the same rules.