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Transforming DNV: From Silos to Disciplined Collaboration Across Business Units - Food Business in 2005 (A)

By Morten T. Hansen
Published 17 Aug 2007
Reference 5458
Topic Strategy
Industry Facilities Services,  Package/Freight Delivery
Region Global
Length 11 page(s)
Language English
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Summary

The case discusses how large multinational companies can collaborate across their business units. The first case illustrates a cross-business project that has run into trouble. The second case discusses how the new CEO is trying to instill collaboration across business units in the company.

Teaching objectives

To help managers and leaders develop effective collaboration in multi-business companies.

Keywords
  • RD0707
  • AR2007
  • AR0607
  • Corporate Governance
  • Value Creation, Strategy and Implementation
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