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All companies make mistakes. Did united airline ( united continental holding) respond to its worst mistake in a way that added value or did management respond in a way that removed value? Provide a complete and thoughtful answer to this question keeping in mind that managers are supposed to think about adding value when they make decisions.

Please explain your answer in a well-written, concise paragraph of 3-7 complete sentences.

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