• sudo42@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    So there kind of is something inherent to running a business that implies cannibalizing one’s own brand reputation for short term profits.

    It’s called “Wall Street”.

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      3 months ago

      That’s true that shareholders and stock evaluation are main drivers for this phenomenon, but Private Companies aren’t necessarily more saintly than companies with Public Offerings.