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BUSINESS STRATEGY 2 - COURSEWORK TITLE : Hanson 'b' Question 1 During the early 90's, Hanson acquired many companies each of which could be categorised into mostly waste disposal, chemicals, electrical installation equipment, coal mining, electricity distribution and electricity generation. So it seems that the strategic theme set for the remainder of the 90's was one of concentrating on core business activities. Businesses were acquired in the aforementioned areas and businesses not able to be categorised as above were disposed of. The businesses that were disposed of included a vitamins manufacturer, household building activities, household and leisure products and office furniture and equipment. So, it is apparent that very early on, plans to demerge could have been an option. Hanson regained its deal-making skills so far as managing to take over a selection of companies. However, what was more important was that the acquisitions were more strategically thought out than ever before. It would...

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