commercialism; profit-first mentality
Refers to an attitude or principle of prioritizing profit above other considerations, often with a critical or analytical tone.
When you chase commercialism, the quality of service can decline.
His management policy is pure commercialism.
Often used interchangeably with 営利主義, but 商業主義 emphasizes commerce and trade, while 営利主義 focuses more narrowly on the pursuit of profit itself.
A stronger, more explicit term meaning 'profit-first principle', often used in critical contexts.
Compound of 営利 (eiri, 'profit-making') and 主義 (shugi, 'principle' or 'doctrine').