Siemens Aims to Shed 75% of Energy Unit

The video discusses Siemens' strategic shift under CEO Kaiser, focusing on reducing its conglomerate structure to avoid the challenges faced by companies like GE and ABB. Siemens has historically alternated between diversification and focusing on core businesses. Currently, the company is shedding non-core assets to maintain a nimble operation and control its destiny, aiming to avoid activist investor pressures.

What is the current strategy of Siemens' CEO regarding the company's assets?

• To acquire more businesses

• To merge with another conglomerate

• To divest a significant portion of the business

• To hold onto all current assets

How has Siemens historically managed its business structure?

• By frequently merging with other companies

• By maintaining a steady focus on a single industry

• By diversifying and then refocusing on core businesses

• By consistently expanding into new markets

What is a key reason Siemens wants to avoid becoming a large conglomerate?

• To reduce operational costs

• To focus on technological innovation

• To avoid pressure from activist investors

• To increase its market share

What is the main goal of Siemens under CEO Kaiser's leadership?

• To become the largest conglomerate in the world

• To maintain a nimble and focused operation

• To acquire smaller companies

• To expand into new industries

Which companies does Siemens aim to differentiate itself from in terms of business strategy?

• IBM and Intel

• GE and ABB

• Apple and Microsoft

• Samsung and Sony