Background Note | HBS Case Collection | 1986 (Revised from original version)

Note on Diversification as a Strategy

by Michael E. Porter and Malcolm S. Salter

Abstract

Presents a discussion of corporate diversification. Covers historical background, the concept of strategy for a diversified company, and concepts of value creation.

Keywords: Diversification; Strategy; Value Creation;

Citation:

Porter, Michael E., and Malcolm S. Salter. "Note on Diversification as a Strategy." Harvard Business School Background Note 382-129, June 1986. (Revised from original March 1982 version.)