March 1982 (Revised June 1986)
Background Note
HBS Case Collection

Note on Diversification as a Strategy

By: Michael E. Porter and Malcolm S. Salter

Format:Print
| Pages:9

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, March 1982. (Revised June 1986.)