Du Pont's realization in 1921 that its "U form" corporate structure was ill-suited its new diversification strategy resulted in a pioneering new type of organization - the "M" or multidivisional form - that's been called the most significant innovation of capitalism in the 20th century.
This case examines what its consequences may be for corporations that are trying to align their structure with their strategy as they experience rapid growth and change, and how and why this critical transformation took place.
PUBLICATION DATE: August 05, 2008 PRODUCT #: 809012-HCB-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about STRATEGY & EXECUTION
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