I. Overview

II. Managing Corporate Strategy Through the Multidivisional Structure

1. Advantages of a Multidivisional Structure
   1. Enhanced Corporate Financial Control
   2. Enhanced Strategic Control
   3. Growth
   4. Stronger Pursuit of Internal Efficiency
2. Problems in Implementing a Multidivisional Structure
   1. Establishing the Divisional-Corporate Authority Relationship
   2. Distortion of Information
   3. Competition for Resources
   4. Transfer Pricing
   5. Short-Term R&D Focus
   6. Duplication of Functional Resources
3. Structure, Control, Culture, and Corporate-Level Strategy
   1. Unrelated Diversification
   2. Vertical Integration
   3. Related Diversification
4. The Role of Information Technology

III. Implementing Strategy Across Countries

1. Implementing a Multidomestic Strategy
2. Implementing International Strategy
3. Implementing Global Strategy
4. Implementing Transitional Strategy

IV. Entry Mode and Implementation

1. Internal New Venturing
2. Joint Venturing
3. Mergers and Acquisitions

V. IT, the Internet, and Outsourcing

1. IT and Strategy Implementation
2. Strategic Outsourcing and Network Structure