Divestiture Strategy

Abstract Divestitures occur when an organization disposes of some or all of its assets. This article provides a general overview of divestiture strategy. It begins by defining divestitures and then identifies several of their more popular motives. The mechanisms for implementing divestiture are reviewed. Finally, the implications of divestiture are considered. Overall, the article provides insight into the divestiture process, including why they occur, how they are executed and what they mean for organizational stakeholders.