The end of an era? While global conglomerates as GE, J&J, and Toshiba may breakup, new forms of conglomerates evolve

Download PDF Introduction Every course of Management or Business Administration covers organizational structure, simply because it is the cornerstone of every company. Some firms are very specialized and have well-established chains of command, therefore do not require an elaborate system of structures. Others have so complex and expansive activities that Read more…

Alstom saga ends with a “ménage à trois”

General Electric; Market Cap: $299.6bn (as of 06/11/2015) Alstom; Market Cap: $9.06bn (as of 06/11/2015)   Introduction General Electric finally concluded its €9.7bn (about $10.6bn) acquisition of Alstom’s power business after getting the final regulatory approvals. The deal represents GE’s biggest ever industrial acquisition. GE’s offer was accepted by Alstom Read more…