How did Harrison help Southern expand operations after the war?
Increased the company’s capital
Increased the network coverage
Improved public relations
Decreased the overheads
Answer
Improved public relations was key to Southern's post-war expansion. Harrison focused on repairing the company's image, damaged by wartime accusations of war profiteering, through advertising campaigns promoting Southern as a provider of essential services rather than an unscrupulous exploiter. This shift in public perception laid the groundwork for the company's successful expansion.
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