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Title
An analysis of the diversification strategies of railway companies in Japan
Creator
Creator Name
YAMAUCHI, Hirotaka YAMAUCHI, Hirotaka
Creator Name
KAMATA, Hiromi KAMATA, Hiromi
Key Word
diversification
railway company
Rumelt model
Abstract
In this paper, the diversification strategies of railway companies in Japan are analyzed by the method of Rumelt (1974). After reviewing previous studies and considering the application of our study, the analysis is conducted. A comparison of the results among companies reveals there is a striking difference between Japan Railways group (JR group) and private railway companies. JR group is diversifying its business, but it appears that the area they specialize in is railway business (main), or at least business with a strong connection with railways. Based on the data, an interregional comparison is conducted and the modal share and population are projected. From this comparison, it is found that the diversification strategy of each company is affected by the environment of each area in which the companies are located. The relationship between profitability and diversification is also considered, but it does not support the findings by Rumelt (1974) and other previous studies.
Publisher
Graduate School of Commerce and Management, Hitotsubashi University
Issued Date
2010-06
Language
English(eng)
Resource Type
technical report
Version Type
VoR
Is Part OfRelation -
Related Title
Working paper ; No. 134
Physical Description
20 p.
Appears in Collections
Working Paper / School of Business Administration, Hitotsubashi University Business School
URL
https://hdl.handle.net/10086/18596