STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT:C+C (CASE STUDY)
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Chapter 12, Problem 2DQ
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Situation: CEO should not serve as chairman of the board.
To discuss: The drawback of building a sustainable competitive advantage if two positions are held by one person and drawbacks to stakeholder and determine the situation where it would be advantageous to have one person in both positions.
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