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Truth is, it often gets pulled, period. Outside of the obvious — a $200 million- plus acquisition, a new strategic initiative like Six Sigma, or the naming of a top executive — it's almost impossible to predict when Welch will swoop down. How does he decide what to involve himself in? "It's this," laughs Welch, putting his forefinger to his nose. "I smell it. I try to pick out what matters."

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Except very important matters, Welch is quick in making decisions when he senses there is something that needs to be done.

除了非常重大的事情之外,韦尔奇如果觉得需要采取行动时,他会迅速作出决定。