Oil industry, one of the first international companies, have had an enormous impact on virtually all aspects of business, economics and geopolitics in the 20th century. Their products have revolutionized daily life. And the struggle to control and access to oil supplies and markets are a key element of international conflict over the century. "Hide
by Joel Podolny, John Roberts Source: Stanford Graduate School of Business 10 pages. Publication Date: November 30, 1998. Prod. #: IB15-PDF-ENG
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