Authors

1. Dr. Rakesh Premi

Affiliation

• Campus Director Leeds Met India Bhopal

Abstract

Corporate predators are on the prowl in the prevailing global business environment. These predators spot corporations with insufficient financial & managerial resources, over employment, bureaucracies that are difficult to clear and an innovation driven company culture. All this provides an excellent parenting opportunity to grow at a faster rate by transferring competencies, resources and skills among strategic business units. The acquisition of Gillette by Procter & Gamble was such an example. This parenting opportunity created strong records of innovation and retailer partnership ensuring stronger sustainable growth in the future.

Keywords

Corporate Parenting

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