UNSPECIFIED (1999) Diversification strategies of British trading companies: Harrisons & Crosfield, c.1900-c.1980. BUSINESS HISTORY, 41 (2). 69-+. ISSN 0007-6791

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Abstract

This article examines the diversification strategies and organisational competencies of Harrisons & Crosfield between 1900 and 1980. This firm was one of the largest 'agency houses' in Southeast Asia and one which had played a prominent role in the development of the Malayan rubber industry. By the 1970s Harrisons & Crosfield resembled a sogo shosha in terms of its product and geographical diversification. This diversification was incremental, and often driven by risk reduction as well as by a culture open to new opportunities. Competencies were tacit and evolutionary. Diversification strategies were also sustained by learning from other firms, either by acquisition or joint ventures.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce H Social Sciences
Journal or Publication Title:	BUSINESS HISTORY
Publisher:	FRANK CASS CO LTD
ISSN:	0007-6791
Date:	April 1999
Volume:	41
Number:	2
Number of Pages:	35
Page Range:	69-+
Publication Status:	Published
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/14543

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