In well-aligned companies, every business objective is measured quarterly and corresponding performance measurements cascaded down the organization.

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We feel that Take-Two's IP portfolio is well-aligned against EA's product footprint, and its studios fit well with our decentralized, divisional model.

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From 2000-2009, pay was well-aligned with performance, and the leverage, or risk-orientation, of the program was balanced on both the upside and downside.

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In aggregate, performance metrics are generally well-aligned with shareholder value.

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"Certain funeral and cemetery operations were identified as not being well aligned with our long-term growth strategy, primarily because of their lack of geographic proximity to the major population areas of North America, " Service Corp.

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Admirers of family-controlled companies say Investor demonstrates two of their big advantages: they are able to take longer-term decisions without worrying about being taken over or meeting short-term profit targets, and the interests of managers and shareholders are well aligned.

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The goals of the non-aligned movement and my country on the important issues of nuclear security, non-proliferation, as well as other issues have never been closer than they are today, in our view.

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