4 ms·Why do people build great companies then do unnecessary things to destroy them just for a few more dollarsby tr33house 7y agoWhy do people build great companies then do unnecessary things to destroy them just for a few more dollarsfalcolas 7y agoA terminal (to the company) focus on short term profits over long term sustainability. Profits, after all, boost stock prices, and a good portion of a CEO’s compensation is typically in stock grants (not to mention share holders or board members).TeMPOraL 7y agoCompetitive pressure.