TO Grow ... or Not to Grow ...?

Or not to grow? Can this be a serious question? Is there a company that does not embrace growth as a principal objective? The thesis of this column is that in many companies, whether or not to grow is a serious strategic question which needs to be addressed by corporate directors. Too often, growth...

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