A SBU is generally defined by what it has in common, as well as the traditional aspects defined by McKinsey: separate competitors; and a profitability bottom line. Four commonalities include:
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The BCG Matrix, a chart designed by Bruce Henderson for the Boston Consulting Group in 1968, may help corporations to … See more

There are three factors that are generally seen as determining the success of an SBU:
1. the degree of autonomy given to each SBU manager.
2. the degree to which an SBU shares functional programs … See more

• Adversarial purchasing
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