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Subject category: Marketing
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1988
Version: 10 February 1992

Abstract

Norton, a once famous motorcycle manufacturer, soundly beaten by Japanese competition, turns its attention to developing rotary engines. The company is acquired by Norton Group PLC, which is headed by a dashing entrepreneur. The new management must decide what direction to give the company and what projects to concentrate on, especially since the financial resources at the company''s command are limited.
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Small, USD2 million sales
Other setting(s):
1987

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Abstract

Norton, a once famous motorcycle manufacturer, soundly beaten by Japanese competition, turns its attention to developing rotary engines. The company is acquired by Norton Group PLC, which is headed by a dashing entrepreneur. The new management must decide what direction to give the company and what projects to concentrate on, especially since the financial resources at the company''s command are limited.

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Location:
Industry:
Size:
Small, USD2 million sales
Other setting(s):
1987

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