[DariusBane]

The Jack Welch management system was a disaster. Stripped companies of institutional knowledge. Blew out good productive employees and created endless churn. Pretty much strengthened the arguments of Unions everywhere.

I will pass on Jack Welch

[Cboldt]

I think your assessment is spot on. He took advantage of a strong cutlure, and stripped it in a slow and methodical way to his own personal advantage. Slower than the usual corporate raiders, but same effect.

Obviously didn't strip out all institutional know how, the company still does okay in some hi-tech fields. But the employees are beat like rented mules. Loyalty is a one-way street these days.