Describes the problems, starting new businesses or new businesses in established companies, especially if they differ from the main current liabilities. Fledgling businesses require different types of management that recognizes their uncertainty, the intensity and need / desire for freedom from major limitations. One problem is as integrated or not a new activity should be with the rest of the organization. Provides criteria for making such a choice, and offers some examples. "Hide
by Rosabeth Moss Kanter 9 pages. Publication Date: December 4, 2002. Prod. #: 303083-PDF-ENG
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