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executive fallout

executive fallout noun: the dismissal of executives no longer required in their roles after a merger or acquisition.

Noun

executive fallout (uncountable)

  1. The dismissal of executives no longer required in their roles after a merger or acquisition.
    • If you can't find just the right man for a key spot, divide the job and hire two slightly less qualified men. Watch mergers and acquisitions for executive fallout. Search for men in other fields if the fishing pond in your industry looks dry.1966, Business Management: Practical Solutions to Management Problems, page 32
    • And now with the end of 1987 approaching, the big retail company is faced with the possibility of a large executive fallout requiring substantial replacements.1987, Data Center's Plant Shutdowns Monitor, page 44

Questions about executive fallout

What does executive fallout mean?
Executive fallout means the dismissal of executives no longer required in their roles after a merger or acquisition.
What part of speech is executive fallout?
Executive fallout is a noun.

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