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Special Relationship

Evan Davis and guests discuss the secrets of a happy business marriage - the key partnerships companies have with each other. They also debate if flat organisations work best.

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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 and later on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Radio, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World News TV and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News Channel TV.

This week Evan and his panel consider the secrets of a happy business marriage - those key symbiotic partnerships companies have with each other. They also discuss whether flat organisations work best.

Joining Evan in the studio are Mike Roney, chief executive of business supplies distributor Bunzl; James Reed, chairman of recruitment specialist Reed; Nicola Shaw, chief executive of HS1, the fast rail link from London to the Channel Tunnel.

Producer: Ben Crighton Editor: Stephen Chilcott.

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30 minutes

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Mon 7 Nov 2011 02:32
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online

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  • Thu 3 Nov 2011 20:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Sat 5 Nov 2011 10:32
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
  • Sat 5 Nov 2011 17:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Sat 5 Nov 2011 18:32
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
  • Sun 6 Nov 2011 15:32
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
  • Mon 7 Nov 2011 02:32
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online

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  • The Bottom Line

    The definitive business podcast from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ. Hosted by Evan Davis.