Phanish PuranamCambridge University Press, 3/31/2016EAN 9781107544048, ISBN10: 1107544041Paperback, 322 pages, 22.8 x 15.2 x 1.9 cmLanguage: EnglishMany companies are not single businesses but a collection of businesses with one or more levels of corporate management. Written for managers, advisors and students aspiring to these roles, this book is a guide to decision-making in the domain of corporate strategy. It arms readers with research-based tools needed to make good corporate strategy decisions and to assess the soundness of the corporate strategy decisions of others. Readers will learn how to do the analysis for answering questions such as 'Should we pursue an alliance or an acquisition to grow?', 'How much should we integrate this acquisition?' and 'Should we divest this business?'. The book draws on the authors' wealth of research and teaching experience at INSEAD, London Business School and University College London. A range of learning aids, including easy-to-comprehend examples, decision templates and FAQs, are provided in the book and on a rich companion website.AcknowledgementsIntroductionwhat this book is about and how to use itPart I. Foundations1. Corporate advantage2. Synergiesbenefits to collaboration3. Governance costsimpediments to collaborationPart II. Decisions about Portfolio CompositionIncreasing the Scope of the Corporation4. Diversification5. Ally or acquire?6. Organic or inorganic growth?Part III. Decisions about Portfolio CompositionReducing the Scope of the Corporation7. Refocusing8. Divestiturestay or exit9. Outsourcingmake or buyPart IV. Decisions about Portfolio Organization10. Designing the multi-business corporation11. Designing corporate headquarters12. Managing the M&A process13. Managing the alliance processIndex.
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