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Three years ago, a similar effort by HP was rebuffed. Why did it go through with it now? If HP splits into two separate businesses, would this generate value for shareholders

Business/Professional Ethics Directors/Executives/Acct

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ISBN:9781337485913

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Chapter6: Professional Accounting In The Public Interest

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16.4EC

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