Our discussion so far has repeatedly referred to the line executive across the table.

到目前为止，我们的讨论不止一次提到了直属经理。

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Executive talent is valuable. Companies need good leaders and a good leader can go a long way, but in terms of compensation where do we draw the line?

管理才能是有价值的。公司需要好的领导，而一个好的领导能够大有帮助，但从薪酬上来讲，我们应在哪里划线呢？

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Areva's chief executive, Anne Lauvergeon, is fiercely opposed to a merger with Alstom, and the German firm's retreat removes an important line of defence.

阿海珐的首席行政长官Anne Lauvergeon坚决反对同阿尔斯通合并。而德国公司的离开使得他们失去了一道重要的防线。

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As for George Osborne's decision to require RBS to slim down its investment banking even further, and to retreat into being more of a UK bank, the word from the Royal Bank is that he's simply falling into line with chief executive Stephen Hester's blunt assessment with his third quarter results last month.

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Mr Shapps urged councils to save money and protect front line services by cutting executive pay and pooling activities.

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"The basic premise of the program has kind of a triple bottom line impact, " said Executive Director Chris Collins.

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