In 1887, Vail resigned as General Manager of the AT&T because of conflict in management style with his superiors. He didn't want to compromise his management principle. He believed that the company needs to expand its service to attain growth but his superiors believe otherwise, for them dividend is more important.<ref>[http://www.porticus.org/bell/capsule_bell_system.html#The Corporation Is Born AT&T (Long Lines) Appears and Mr. Vail Exits]</ref> | In 1887, Vail resigned as General Manager of the AT&T because of conflict in management style with his superiors. He didn't want to compromise his management principle. He believed that the company needs to expand its service to attain growth but his superiors believe otherwise, for them dividend is more important.<ref>[http://www.porticus.org/bell/capsule_bell_system.html#The Corporation Is Born AT&T (Long Lines) Appears and Mr. Vail Exits]</ref> |