Google: Microsoft Succession’s War

A dynamic upstart threatens the balance of power. Having been told by advisers that it has nothing to fear, one party turns to war-gaming to work out its next step. Some insiders believe it should remain neutral, others say this is the path to destruction. Secret alliances are negotiated with former enemies. This may sound like old-fashioned diplomacy but that’s the position eBay, faced with the rapidly growing power of Google, finds itself in today. However, business manuals won’t provide the ...