Strategy 9 - Observing the Fire from the Other Side of the River; Ge An Guan Huo;
隔岸观火;
- internal struggles, company's intrinsic disorder made public;
- wait-n-see till the company's situation become worse, b4 attacking;
- displeasures, arguments in company;
- company's strength (stocks) are weakened;
- once the news, "noises" quieten down, seize e opportunity/ buildups, act and reap the benefits that comes in naturally & smoothly
Examples:
1. Squabbles within family businesses
2. Exploiting conflicts, tensions in international business to form win contracts by cashing on the vacuum left by the fighting "parties"
3. Staying out of uncertain situations/ outcomes/ dilemma; Minority shareholders should refrain from taking sides and adopt advices from bankers, 3rd parties; Remain at a distance to watch before deciding on whether to sell-out.