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Scandals, Stock Price Manipulation, and Executive Compensation
This chapter discusses the accounting errors and scandals faced by Lucent in the early 2000s and the problem with paying managers in options, highlighting the need for a balance between short-term focus and long-term growth. The chapter also explores the challenge of determining the best way to compensate executives like Elon Musk.