But layoffs are no longer minimized; they are often the first response to a corporate setback.
Beyond the Apple hearing, she pointed to another prominent event that could be viewed as a corporate governance setback.
I had many setbacks: 62 corporate letters, no replies; 5 unsuccessful applications.
With valuations stretched, investors see the Trump administration's recent struggles to push through the healthcare overhaul as a sign he may also face setbacks delivering promised corporate tax cuts.
Along with the setbacks, Ms. Minow said, corporate democracy has won victories.
The vote represented a major setback for YankeeNets, whose corporate partner is George Steinbrenner, and reflected the increased scrutiny nationally of publicly-financed sports complexes.
Nevertheless, the impression remains that Mr Breuer's campaign for a more shareholder-driven corporate culture has suffered a demoralising setback.And what of his vision of the future of Deutsche Bank itself?
Writer Leslie Gaines-Ross would say a blow to the wallet is less of a setback than one to corporate credibility, no matter how big the company.
The corporate raider has had a few exasperating setbacks, including a lost legal squabble with KT&G over board seats and frustration over the sale of treasury shares to a possible South Korean white knight.
It is the latest setback by foreign investors trying to shake up corporate Japan.
