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PC&D, Inc.

By: Evelyn T. Christiansen and Richard G. Hamermesh
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Abstract

Covers history of PC&D from 1960 to 1975 as it grows from a single business firm to a diversified firm. Emphasizes the use of subsidiaries for product development and fast growth. Other issues include problems of a new CEO in keeping control of fast growing divisions.

Keywords

Leadership; Business Subsidiaries; Diversification; Growth Management; Product Development

Citation

Christiansen, Evelyn T., and Richard G. Hamermesh. "PC&D, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 380-072, October 1979. (Revised March 1986.)
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