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In reply to the discussion: From an Ex CEO: Why John Schnatter's comments about a 20 cents add on are laughable. [View all]unblock
(51,974 posts)6. actually, ceos are more irrational than most.
the stupid standard construct has a single person being at the top of a power pyramid, which then requires the ceo to make many, many quick decisions based on limited information and limited time to digest that information on a broad range of topics.
most people decline to make decisions on such a basis because they know they'll screw up out of haste or lack of expertise.
not ceos.
they arrogantly make those calls, typically after getting support from a subordinate for the position taken so they can blame a bad outcome on their bad advice.
except for very small companies, the modern concept and implementation of the ceo role is itself entirely irrational.
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From an Ex CEO: Why John Schnatter's comments about a 20 cents add on are laughable. [View all]
grantcart
Aug 2012
OP
Actually CEOs are usually very rational in the area that they first progressed in
grantcart
Aug 2012
#9
no, there are certainly industry-wide cost increases that can lead to industry-wide price increases.
unblock
Aug 2012
#28
I noticed it as well but thought that most people would drop out before getting there lol
grantcart
Aug 2012
#10
thanks, I only have a few minutes a day to go on to DU so I won't have time to place it elsewhere
grantcart
Aug 2012
#40
K&R but some of us were pointing this crap out when he was just getting his business up
Egalitarian Thug
Aug 2012
#11
Papa John's major competitive disadvantage is that their pizza tastes like ass.
Warren Stupidity
Aug 2012
#15
Grantcart, thanks for giving details on how an enlightened business is run well.
freshwest
Aug 2012
#42
What Papa John's would never admit and may not be smart enough to understand
JDPriestly
Aug 2012
#47
He showed not only contempt for his employees, but contempt for his customers as well.
Vurz
Aug 2012
#50
i would never eat that disgusting pizza, I would happily donate an exta 20 cents to
smirkymonkey
Aug 2012
#65