Corporate Governance and Long-Term Sustainability

This chapter explores the practices of 3G Capital and their impact on major American brands, emphasizing the tension between short-term profits and long-term corporate health. It highlights the rising compensation for executives and the disconnect with employee welfare, advocating for a more balanced approach to corporate governance. Additionally, the chapter critiques managerial failures at companies like AT&T and discusses the implications of these issues for sustainability and responsibility in the corporate world.