Covers the history of PC & D from 1960 to 1975, as it grows from one firm to a diversified business firm. Emphasizes the use of subsidiary companies for product development and rapid growth. Other issues include the problems of the new General Manager in maintaining control of growing divisions. "Hide
by Richard G. Hamermesh, Evelyn T. Christiansen Source: Harvard Business School 19 pages. Publication Date: 01 Oct 1979. Prod. #: 380072-PDF-ENG
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