Because welch was so idolised, the path he trod.

He championed risky financial ventures and acquisitions, which his successor then.

Webas corporate america mourns his death on march 1st, aged 84, the company he reinvented is itself struggling to keep up with the times.

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Webhis successor, jeffrey immelt, took the blame for essentially following welch's lead.

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