Every company has two organizational structures: the formal… - Harold Geneen

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Every company has two organizational structures: the formal one is written on the charts; the other is the everyday living relationship of the men and women in the organization.

Harold Geneen

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Harold S. Geneen (January 22, 1910 – November 21, 1997) was an American businessman who served as the CEO of the ITT Corporation (1959-1977).

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Alternative Names: Harold Sydney Geneen • Hal Geneen

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