How does one go about reconciling the limits of the top managers’ star-high salaries? A criterion exists, and it is the one of assuming the risk. But Italy is not ready yet. Less self-righteousness and more meritocracy. Paying due attention on the stock options and contractual clauses.

A manager is paid to achieve results. If he or she fails, they are paid anyway, and to boot, even more. A journey in the most evident contradiction in the global corporate business.