core competence
merger
spin-off
takeover
joint venture
downsize
divestiture
strategic alliance
streamlining
Reducing the number of employees on the operating payroll.
Making a company’s operations simpler but more effective.
Cooperation between two or more companies aiming at better results in their operations.
A new organization or entity formed by a split from a larger company.
The partial or full disposal of a business unit through sale, exchange, closure, or bankruptcy.
A voluntary fusion of two companies into one new legal entity.
A unique ability that a company acquires from its founder. It can not be easily imitated.
A hostile way of gaining control over another company.
An entity formed between two or more parties to undertake economic activity together.
