Multidivisional Structure and Productivity: The Contingency of Diversification Strategy
This study examines the relationship between multidivisional (M-form) structure and productivity. The relationship is hypothesized to vary with diversification strategy. Findings based on longitudinal analysis of productivity data from 62 firms in industries, indicate that following M-form implementation, productive efficiency decreases for vertically integrated firms and increases for related diversified firms. For unrelated diversifiers the moderate increase in productivity is not significant. Copyright Blackwell Publishers Ltd 1997.
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1997-06
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Authors: | Riahi-Belkaoui, Ahmed |
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Journal of Business Finance & Accounting. - Wiley Blackwell, ISSN 0306-686X. - Vol. 24.1997-06, 5, p. 615-628
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Wiley Blackwell |
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