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Dmatek: The HomeFree Business

By Doron Nahmias,  Paivi Jokela,  Michelle Rogan
Published 31 May 2008
Reference 5518
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Length 15 page(s)
Language English
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Summary

The case study describes the choices of Dmatek, an Israeli based company in the field of electronic monitoring, that is experiencing rapid growth. Dmatek faces two decisions: 1) whether to spin off its subsidiary HomeFree, a wireless resident monitoring solutions provider, and 2) whether to shift the focus of the HomeFree business from B-to-B to B-to-C.

Teaching objectives

The case can be used to illustrate the criteria to use when making a spin-off decision. It also illustrates more general governance issues common to high growth businesses. Lastly, the case can also be used to generate discussion the issues inherent to refocusing a business from B-to-B to B-to-C.

Keywords
  • Electronic monitoring
  • Spin-off
  • Managing Growth
  • Corporate Entrepreneurship
  • Governance
  • Homecare/nursing care
  • RD0508
  • AR2008
  • AR0708
About the authors

Doron Nahmias

Paivi Jokela

Rogan

Michelle Rogan


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