Enhancing Group Performance through Restructuring

A state government agency is planning to reorganize its group structure. The current setup is hindering the performance of its main profit-making subsidiary. The restructuring aims to improve subsidiary performance while ensuring the Board retains effective control and the management is better incentivized.

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