When companies are genuinely unable to identify areas of research and investment that would help their business (and employees and clients), they are better off returning the savings to shareholders in the form of higher dividends than authorizing buybacks. Or, better yet, in a world confronted with a host of problems – from climate change to antimicrobial resistance – industry leaders should begin asking themselves how they can contribute to averting the crises of the future.
当公司的无法找出有助于业务（以及员工和客户）的研发领域时，将储蓄以更高的分红和批准回购的方式返回给股东更加合适。或者，更好的办法是，在面临从气候变化到耐药性的诸多问题的情况下，行业领袖应该开始扪心自问，应该如何为避免未来危机做出贡献。