Tom Watson,Jr.,president of IBM from 1952 to 1971,identified all of the following as cornerstones of his firm's approach to business except:
A) Respect each individual
B) Provide the best service possible to each customer
C) Make excellence a way of life
D) Merge work with fun whenever possible

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The other three choices - respecting individuals, providing excellent service, and striving for excellence - were all identified by Tom Watson, Jr. as principles that guided IBM's approach to business. However, there is no evidence that he emphasized merging work with fun as a cornerstone of the company's philosophy.