a division within a large organization that shares the organization's market and customer focus but has responsibility for development of its own marketing strategy. The establishment of a structure based on a strategic business unit recognizes that a single strategic approach is often inappropriate in large diversified organizations or multinational companies.
NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-12 September 2002-Skandia considering strategic alternatives for US unit - report C1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com The Swedish insurer Skandia is reportedly considering a sale of its US unit American Skandia. According to the Wall Street Journal, Skandia is considering various strategic alternatives to improve...
Ah, the millennium, and a librarian's thoughts turn to strategic planning. As we anticipate the turning over of the year like the odometer on our cars, we naturally remember the highlights of the past and look forward to the potential of the future. You can capture the enthusiasm of your...
Strategic Statement or statements for multiple elements of the business include the overall business, each operating division of the business and each key functional area of the business. So there would be an overall company Business Strategic Statement, a Division Strategic Statement, and Functional Strategic Statements. The Functions might be...
Strategic marketing involves formulating and implementing the marketing strategy at Strategic Business Unit SBU level in an organization. It focuses on three Cs viz. customer, corporation, and competition. A strategic marketing plan addresses the issues prevalent in the firm’s external environment. It facilitates decision-making regarding where, when, and how to...
DENVER--BUSINESS WIRE--Oct. 2, 1995--The image integration business unit of FIserv, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISV) and Storage Technology Corp. (NYSE:STK) announced today that they have signed a strategic marketing alliance.
Increase the overall Strategic Market Position for your business unit or company and you will increase your ability to achieve higher profitability and growth, and unlock hidden value. On the other hand, organizations that fail to recognize and act on their Strategic Market Position may be at risk. First, however,...
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--July 2, 1996--Infonet Services Corp. Tuesday announced that Guy S. Powell will head the company's recently formed Strategic Product Business Unit with full responsibility for the Global WorkPlace.
Increase the overall Strategic Market Position for your business unit or company and you will increase your ability to achieve higher profitability and growth, and unlock hidden value. On the other hand, organizations that fail to recognize and act on their Strategic Market Position may be at risk. First, however,...
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CECO) said today that Paul Ryan has resigned from his position as senior vice president of the company's Culinary Arts strategic business unit, effective May 30th. The company has initiated a search for a new leader for the business unit and will be...
ATLANTA--BUSINESS WIRE--Nov. 4, 1998--LaRoche Industries Inc. today announced it is evaluating strategic alternatives for its specialty alumina business unit including a possible sale or joint venture with a business partner. Located in Baton Rouge, La., the alumina manufacturing operation represented about $38.4 million in annual revenues last...
According to the paper the outlook for unit-linked business in Europe is positive. Unit-linked products returns present the policyholder and life insurer with an interesting alternative to traditional products. Not only do unit-linked products incur no investment risk for the life insurer, they also need to be backed by less...
DEAN M. FLATT has been named president of Honeywell's new performance polymers and chemicals strategic business unit. He was previously president of Honeywell's aerospace defense and space systems strategic business enterprise. DEAN M. FLATT has been named president of Honeywell's new ...
HOUSTON -- Dynegy Inc. (NYSE:DYN) today announced that it is evaluating strategic opportunities for its Midstream natural gas business and has launched a process to consider alternatives for this unit. The company said that the advantages of any potential strategic transaction could include the following:
WESTBORO, Mass.--BUSINESS WIRE--June 13, 1996-- Data General Corp. today announced the establishment of a strategic business unit that will target the high-end commercial server market.
NEW YORK--BUSINESS WIRE--Jan. 31, 1997--Spice Entertainment Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPZE) today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Spector Entertainment Group SEG subsidiary to former shareholders of the unit. Terms were not disclosed. The company noted that this action fundamentally completes...
HORSHAM, Pa.--BUSINESS WIRE--Feb. 26, 1999--Envirosource, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSO) (PCX:ES) announced today that it has undertaken a process to explore strategic alternatives for its Envirosource Technologies, Inc. subsidiary, including a possible sale of that unit. Envirosource Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Envirosource with approximately $40 million of revenues in...
Business Editors NEW YORK--BUSINESS WIRE--April 11, 2000 News Digital Media, producer of FOX.com, FOXSports.com, FOXNews.com, FOXMarketwire.com and the digital unit of News Corporation, today announced the formation of a Strategic Alliances group lead by newly named Vice President, Claire Kunz. The announcement was made by Jon Richmond, President...