AT&T goes on the attack: a U.S. phone giant targets Canada
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AT&T plans to expand its operations in Canada, as part of a strategy to compete in global markets. The firm hopes to offer local phone services, Internet access and satellite broadcasting. Most other major telecommunications firms are also looking towards international markets.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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Electric cars move closer to the showroom; for all but a few, the price will be out of reach
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Several companies are planning to sell battery-operated cars in North America over the next few years due to passage of a law in California that requires that 10% of all new cars sold in the state be electric. However, the cars will be expensive to purchase and operate.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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The high cost of 'dumbsizing'; has the restructuring gone too far?
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Some business leaders are concluding that massive layoffs undertaken to cut costs may damage business in North America in the long-run. Massive layoffs do not guarantee future success as many executives believe. Instead, workloads are increasing and morale slipping.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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