Galbraith's industrial corporation needs to be independent from outside interference. Now suppose an unforeseen crisis leads to indebtedness beyond the level that can be sustained by the old business model. Suddenly many corporations have to convince their creditors that they can grow like a malign cancer or face insolvency. The CEO would then be the guy with the cancer plan who tries to ensure that the creditors get their pound of meat.

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