A venture-backed startup board must decide about 40 underperforming employees.

A venture-backed startup board must decide about 40 underperforming employees. Delaying layoffs for 90 days would bankrupt the entire company.

• 30% chose: Lay off the 40 employees immediately. (34 people)
• 70% chose: Delay the layoffs for 90 days. (78 people)

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