The Rhythm of Strategy
A Corporate Biography of the Salim Group of Indonesia
Published on 1. October 2025
206 pages
978-1-040-79225-4 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides a well-documented analysis of the strategy of the Salim Group, one of the largest family conglomerates in Southeast Asia. Using a multitude of sources, including interviews with the Salim family and Salim Group managers, the author provides a comprehensive corporate biography of this fascinating family firm. The Rhythm of Strategy: A Corporate Biography of the Salim Group of Indonesia criticises existing theories on ethnic Chinese firms and instead provides a more nuanced view of the evolution of a small migrant trading business into the largest family business group in Southeast Asia. It argues that the strategy of this group oscillated irregularly between a business model built on connections and a professional business model adapted to markets. Due to its size and closeness to the Suharto regime, the Salim Group has played an important role in shaping Indonesia's economy.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
File size
3,73 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-79225-4 (9781040792254)
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07/2007
Amsterdam University Press
€57.00
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Person
Marleen Dieleman is visiting fellow at the NUS Business School in Singapore.
Content
Preface, List of Tables, List of Figures, 1. Introduction, 2. The Birth of a Conglomerate, 3. The Midas Touch, 4. Fire-Fighting, 5. Axis of Opportunity, 6. Evolution of the Salim Group Strategy, 7. Conclusions, Annex 1: Sources, Annex 2: Time Series Analysis of Business Events, Annex 3: Overview of Salim Group Activities, Annex 4: Salim Group Executives, Notes, Glossary, Abbreviations, References, Index
