Managing divestitures through time-expanding current knowledge

Caterina Moschieri*, Johanna Mair

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Although most existing literature has focused on the motives and consequences of divestitures, we have little more than anecdotal evidence illustrating their design and implementation. Even less is known about the evolution of divestitures, especially when parent companies retain a relationship with the divested unit. Using a multi-method approach that blends quantitative analysis with insights from field research, this study analyzes how and why companies structure and implement divestitures. The resulting framework provides new insights for strategy scholars on how divestitures can be used to shape corporate strategies and our understanding of multi-business companies.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)35-50
Number of pages16
JournalThe Academy of Management Perspectives
Volume26
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2012

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