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The view from the top of business, presenting a clearer view of the business world, through discussion with people running companies

The Bottom Line: Series 10

The Bottom Line: Series 10: Episode 10

Episode 10

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Evan Davis and guests discuss ruthlessness, and investing and selling in deprived areas.

Evan Davis and his executive panel swap ideas on the pros and cons of ruthlessness as a management style. They also discuss investing and selling in deprived areas.

The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, The Bottom Line cuts through confusion, statistics and spin to present a clearer view of the business world, through discussion with people running leading and emerging companies. The programme is broadcast first on BBC Radio 4 and later on BBC World Service Radio, BBC World News TV and BBC News Channel TV.

Evan's executive panel debate the pros and cons of ruthlessness as a management style. It's tough at the top, but when is it right to be tough at the top? They also talk about investing and selling in deprived areas - places capitalism often overlooks. 

Joining Evan are Jasmine Montgomery, founder of Seven Brands; Michele Giddens, co-founder of Bridges Ventures; Dido Harding, chief executive of Talk Talk Group.

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