Article: Did somebody say successor? Time not on Greenberg's side at McD's.(McDonald's Corp.'s CEO Jack Greenberg)(Brief Article)

Byline: JAMES B. ARNDORFER

If McDonald's Corp. CEO Jack Greenberg can't deliver improvements-and soon-the fast-food giant's board could decide he doesn't deserve another break.

Mr. Greenberg, a 20-year McDonald's veteran who has been CEO since 1998, has only three months to a year to show he can improve performance, observers and investors say. If the company continues to fall short, he risks being replaced-even by a conservative board that's stuck with him through a string of disappointing results.

Recent events-as well as long-standing problems-could combine to force the board's hand. The disquieting announcement this month that the Oak ...

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