While I don't necessarily disagree with what you're trying to say, the ultimate answer to your question is that we live in a capitalist country.
In a capitalist system the basic notion is that by generating a profit for it's owners, a company will strive to be more effective in whatever manner consumers want them to be. Strictly in terms of economic theory, what drives a person to start a family business or branch an existing company into a new market is that it will make them big bucks.
Now, what you seem to be saying is that such a system does not yield the intended results. I, personally agree with you, but the current consensus amongst economists is that it's still the best system there is. But really, your question shouldn't be "why are companies striving for a profit" but "is there a better system of motivation for a global market other than personal greed."
Business majors will tell you that job satisfaction isn't simply a matter of the worker's personal happiness. It increases productivity and creativity, reduces absenteeism, and increases morale in the people that said worker works with.
If you find a job that you are happy with, it will be noticed by your superiors (assuming you have them). Obtaining a job you like isn't contrary to making money, it's intrinsically related to it.
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While I don't necessarily disagree with what you're trying to say, the ultimate answer to your question is that we live in a capitalist country.
In a capitalist system the basic notion is that by generating a profit for it's owners, a company will strive to be more effective in whatever manner consumers want them to be. Strictly in terms of economic theory, what drives a person to start a family business or branch an existing company into a new market is that it will make them big bucks.
Now, what you seem to be saying is that such a system does not yield the intended results. I, personally agree with you, but the current consensus amongst economists is that it's still the best system there is. But really, your question shouldn't be "why are companies striving for a profit" but "is there a better system of motivation for a global market other than personal greed."
Unfortunately, I think the answer is no.
Business majors will tell you that job satisfaction isn't simply a matter of the worker's personal happiness. It increases productivity and creativity, reduces absenteeism, and increases morale in the people that said worker works with.
If you find a job that you are happy with, it will be noticed by your superiors (assuming you have them). Obtaining a job you like isn't contrary to making money, it's intrinsically related to it.