Within conglomerates, some large divisions or strategic business units (SBUs) operate almost like standalone companies, given their size in their respective markets. While senior managers of such...

Within conglomerates, some large divisions or strategic business units (SBUs) operate almost like standalone companies, given their size in their respective markets. While senior managers of such divisions should have autonomy, how can corporate level staff, such as the board  and CEO, have the company level strategy imprinted on these large divisions?