Despite the possession of proven, concrete solutions for well-document
ed problems at General Motors and the occupation of high positions
in the company, a team of seasoned Du Pont executives, representing
a sizeable Du Pont equity interest, made little impact upon General
Motors practices over a period of several years. It was only after
economic disaster struck the company and its president was
replaced that their organizational reforms prevailed.
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