Oracle has been diversifying in the software industry through acquisition of firms such as PeopleSoft as described in the Strategic Focus. There are very close linkages between Oracle and the various units and for the strategy to work, Oracle must develop mechanisms to share activities. Oracle is clearly following a related linked diversification strategy.
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