The Complexity of Corporate Growth

This chapter explores how bureaucratic structures hinder large corporations, like Google, from adapting swiftly in crises compared to more agile competitors. It examines the adverse effects of managerial layers on innovation and highlights the consequences of prioritizing share prices over sustainable practices, referencing historical case studies. The discussion also covers the impact of indexing and algorithmic trading on market dynamics, emphasizing the need for transformative thinking in business models to attract investment.