1.   Both companies want to continue their business relationship into the future.

2.   But computer companies want faster chips, and faster means smaller.

3.   But he was replaced, because the company wanted some one who was young and aggressive.

4.   But it is all of them working together in a systematic way that produces the dramatic results companies really want.

5.   Companies want assurance of reliable, high-capacity telecommunications for access to the Internet and other data networks.

6.   Companies want proof that diversity training makes them more profitable and productive, but no hard data exists.

7.   Companies want to prevent their best and brightest employees from being headhunted by rival organizations.

8.   My company wanted me to go on a course in management skills.

9.   Payments are probably dealt with by some Junior clerk who applies his or her own interpretation of what the company wants.