>Tom,
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>>With the attitude of American business aimed at making a specific profit for the next quarter, it is little wonder that other countries like Japan and others who have 20 year plans, have taken over many American manufacturing operations.
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>>It is all about instantaneous gratification. If the corporate profits do not meet expectations for the coming quarter, fire the CEO, give him/her their $120 million golden parachute, and hire another CEO. Simple.
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>Have you seen this?
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http://www.pbs.org/cringely/pulpit/2007/pulpit_20070504_002027.html>
>While the article isn't ground shaking, the comments from inside the company are worth the read.
A counterpoint also worth reading:
http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2007/05/11/layoffs_ibm_cringe/
Regards. Al
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