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What does it mean?
Businesses should maintain enough government contact for protection but enough distance to avoid interference.
In plain terms
Stay close to government for help but far enough to avoid trouble.
What can you take from it?
Manage political relations with careful balance.

Where it applies

  • corporate strategy
  • regulatory compliance

Putting it to work

  • monitor policy changes
  • avoid over-reliance on subsidies

Questions to consider

  • How dependent is my business on state support?
  • Do I have enough political leverage?

Another view

Some industries require deep government integration to function.

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