Implementation of Du Pont in 1921, that his "U-shape" corporate structure was ill-equipped its new strategy of diversification has led to innovative new type of organization - "M" or branched form - has been called the most important new feature of capitalism in the 20th century. This case is how and why this key transformation had taken place, and that its consequences can be for corporations that are trying to bring the structure to their strategy because they are subject to rapid growth and change. "Hide
by Richard S. Tedlow, David Reuben Source: Harvard Business School 21 pages. Publication Date: August 5, 2008. Prod. #: 809012-PDF-ENG