Standard Oil Part II
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Silence is Not Always Golden
Investigative revelations can expose hidden truths about major corporations, as illustrated by Standard Oil's covert operations and illegal practices with railroads. The company's failure to respond to the overwhelming evidence and criticism highlights a strategy of silence that, while effective in the short term, may lead to significant backlash. The comparison to Apple's approach in managing rumors demonstrates the precarious balance between acknowledging certain claims while maintaining silence to avoid validating others. This strategy ultimately risks reaching a boiling point where silence can no longer protect a company's reputation.
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