Burton Group Ralph Halpern 1976-1990. Background Burton Group (1969-1975) Ladislas Rice Company in crisis - competition between divisions - too many acquisitions.

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Burton Group Ralph Halpern

Background Burton Group ( ) Ladislas Rice Company in crisis - competition between divisions - too many acquisitions - change takes too long

Outline of Strategy Implemented ( ) Move from losses to profit - focus on profitable Strategic Business Units (SBU’s) - solve manufacturing overcapacity - compete with market leaders New organizational culture

New organizational structure - right to vote for not voting shareholders - open system - centralise decision making

What is the logic behind the strategy?

Balance Streamline Focused Profitable (effective & efficient) Dynamic

In the light of Ralph Halpern success…did the acquisition of Debenhams make sense?

Yes Growth On a high Institutional support Boom period No Timing.. “too soon” Short termist Not fashionable Too ambitious

What were the causes of the decline of the Burton Group from 1988 to 1990?

DTI investigation Lack of clarity Recession - the property slump - Sharp rise in debt Bad publicity of - the company - Ralph Halpern

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