After more than 40 years of focus on a single technology platform related, XYZ Corporation began trying to contribute to the business climate in the organization. Its purpose? Develop a vibrant new businesses through a program called "Growing Green Business." How XYZ product lines become commoditized and several billion dollars in free cash flow became available, the time seemed right for this new initiative. Nevertheless, the efforts so far failed to create a strong portfolio of new ventures. How can transform management is very successful, but more and more reluctant to Fortune 500 companies in a truly entrepreneurial?
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by S. Venkataraman Source: Darden School of Business 2 pages. Publication Date: February 9, 2006. Prod. #: UV1360-PDF-ENG
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