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EG&G, Inc. (B)

By: Michael E. Porter
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Abstract

Raises the dilemmas of making strategic decisions within an organizational construct. The divestment of a division of the company raises not only strategic issues but organizational and interpersonal ones as well. The decision is framed through the strategic planning process, and the case presents data in the form the general manager had available.

Keywords

Business Divisions; Decisions; Business Or Company Management; Organizations; Strategic Planning; Strategy; Service Industry

Citation

Porter, Michael E. "EG&G, Inc. (B)." Harvard Business School Case 376-188, February 1976. (Revised November 1983.)
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