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To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (128254)1/13/2017 9:28:08 AM
From: James Seagrove  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 217764
 
Today the guys and dolls leading the parade usually know very little about what is behind them. There are exceptions but the days of John D. Rockefeller who probably knew every aspect of the company he founded are over. en.m.wikipedia.org

In today's phoney-baloney world the guy at the top is there because he presents well, smiles a lot and knows to STFU.

I have a feeling poor old Tony did not know the date of manufacture of the blow out preventer being used on BP's Macondo field prospect - but I bet Rockefeller would have known every detail including the cost of the unit. en.m.wikipedia.org