TITLE

Big can be beautiful

PUB. DATE

January 1990

SOURCE

Supervision;Jan90, Vol. 51 Issue 1, p5

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Editorial

ABSTRACT

Opinion. Presents the author's view about the trend in the development of corporations. Delusions about what does or does not increase company's earnings; Far reaching decisions on corporate development; Other information.

ACCESSION #

9706050469

Tags: DEVELOPMENT economics;  CORPORATIONS -- Economic aspects

 

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