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Business Definition for: Strategic Business Unit

  • 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.

Additional Resources

Skandia considering strategic alternatives for US unit - report
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...
Tags: C, Insurance, Wall Street Journal
Research articles 2002-09-12
LOOKING to the New Millennium: Strategic Planning for SLA Units - Special Libraries Association surveys
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...
Tags: conference, MARKETING, SLA, Special Libraries Association, survey
Research articles 1999-11-01
The Process Of Strategic Planning: Business Unit Strategy
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...
Tags: Article, Business, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Strategy, Management, Business Operations
White papers 2003-01-01
Strategic Marketing
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...
Tags: Marketing, Marketing Research
Presentations 2003-01-01
FIserv image integration unit and StorageTek announce strategic alliance; FIserv business unit to implement StorageTek tape libraries as part of long-term image strategy
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.
Tags: Fiserv Inc., strategic alliance, strategy, tape library
Research articles 1995-10-02
Where Value Hides: Knowing Your Strategic Market Position Or, When Wanting To Be Number One Or Two
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,...
Tags: Business Unit, University Of Western Ontario
White papers 2007-03-01
Infonet names Powell to head Global WorkPlace Strategic Product Business Unit
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.
Tags: workplace
Research articles 1996-07-02
Where value hides: knowing your strategic market position or, when wanting to be number one or two can hurt you
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,...
Tags: Anadarko Petroleum Corp., FINANCE, industry, Investment, Strategy
Research articles 2007-03-01
PeopleSoft Launches New Business Unit For PeopleSoft MarketPlace; Strategic Unit to Drive B2B Exchanges for Collaborative Commerce
Business Editors/High-Tech Writers
Tags: B2B, PeopleSoft Inc.
Research articles 2000-05-09
Career Education Corporation Reports Transition In Business Unit Leadership
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...
Research articles 2008-05-27
Ernst & Young Names Alexander Pasik to Lead New Strategic Services Unit; New Critical Technologies Strategic Services Group to Focus on 'Dot-Company' Strategy
Business/Technology Editors
Tags: Ernst & Young LLP, strategy
Research articles 2000-05-15
LaRoche Industries Inc. Explores Strategic Alternatives For its Specialty Alumina Business Unit
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...
Tags: Atlanta, Business Wire, Manufacturing
Research articles 1998-11-04
Kofax Promotes Kevin Drum to General Manager of Ascent Software Business Unit; Drum to Provide Strategic Leadership and Operational Management of Software Business Unit
Business Editors
Tags: leadership, software
Research articles 2000-08-17
Unit-Linked Life Insurance in Western Europe: Regaining Momentum
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...
Tags: Product, Insurance Company, Business Operations, Corporate Insurance, Finance, Operational Planning, Investment, Insurance, Asset Management, Stock Market, Policyholder
White papers 2003-05-13
JOBS & PEOPLE.(Brief Article)
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 ...
Tags: aerospace, Honeywell International Inc.
Research articles 2000-09-04
Dynegy Evaluating Strategic Opportunities for Midstream Natural Gas Business
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:
Tags: Dynegy Inc.
Research articles 2005-05-09
Data General establishes NUMALiiNE Business Unit
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.
Tags: Data General
Research articles 1996-06-14
Spice Entertainment announces sale of non-strategic gaming unit
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...
Tags: Business Wire, entertainment, game, MARKETING
Research articles 1997-01-31
Envirosource Evaluating Strategic Options for Envirosource Technologies Unit
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...
Tags: Business Wire, Pennsylvania, Strategy
Research articles 1999-02-26
News Digital Media Forms Strategic Alliances Group; Claire Kunz Named Vice President of New Unit
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...
Tags: broadband, FINANCE, marketing, News Corp., partnership, SALES, Strategy
Research articles 2000-04-11
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