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CEO politics may shape how companies compete

CEO politics may shape how companies compete
Phys.org Thursday 10 September 2026, 01:00 UTC 1 min read
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Decisions such as whether to cut prices, launch a product, open a new facility or make an acquisition are among those companies that consider in pursuit of a competitive edge. New research from Texas A&M University suggests a CEO's political affiliation may be associated with whether the company's overall strategy follows industry peers or charts a different course.

Decisions such as whether to cut prices, launch a product, open a new facility or make an acquisition are among those companies that consider in pursuit of a competitive edge. New research from Texas A&M University suggests a CEO's political affiliation may be associated with whether the company's overall strategy follows industry peers or charts a different course.
Texas A&M University (ORG)
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