lets break it down further, so the company "clearly" understands the positon of the shareholder.
this is correct, its the same as taking inventory. If any of the products are off the table then so be it. Stores take inventory off the shelf everyday and keep the ones that show progress out. Its standard corporate/business procedure. The company need not 'fear' communication. The sooner the air is cleared the more professional management comes across and as a result of that confidence is developed and maintained.
I think at this point I am breaking it down so fine as get into leadership qualities and effective managerial abilities and public/investor realtions, you know the real stuff executives are made of. We have plenty of successful models to choose from when comparing in contrast the executive position. One needs only to study and refine ones abilities in order to create a balance between company growth and shareholder return on investment.
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