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Abstract

Tyco, a diversified US conglomerate, has grown rapidly for more than 20 years. This case examines Tyco's acquisition strategy as well as its internal control systems.
Location:
United States
Industry:
Manufacturing industries
Size:
USD5 billion revenues
Other setting(s):
1985-1996
Teaching note
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Reference no. 5-701-134
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Cynthia A Montgomery (Harvard Business School); Elizabeth J Gordon (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2001
Version: 13 September 2007
Length: 13 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract

Tyco, a diversified US conglomerate, has grown rapidly for more than 20 years. This case examines Tyco's acquisition strategy as well as its internal control systems.

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Location:
United States
Industry:
Manufacturing industries
Size:
USD5 billion revenues
Other setting(s):
1985-1996

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Teaching note
-
Reference no. 5-701-134
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Cynthia A Montgomery (Harvard Business School); Elizabeth J Gordon (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2001
Version: 13 September 2007
Length: 13 pages
Data source: Field research
View full details