MiniCase 3: Unrelated Diversification at Yamaha Corporation

The Yamaha Corporation no longer includes Yamaha Motor Co. (the motorcycle, snowmobile, boat, and motorized product maker), although it is still a major shareholder. But even without Yamaha Motor, the Yamaha Corporation still produces a wide array of products. It is the worlds largest producer of all types of musical instruments, along with arguably related audio equipment and communication devices. But, in addition, it is involved in the production of industrial robots, home appliances, sporting goods, industrial machinery and components, specialty metals, golf products, resorts, and semiconductors.

7. Indicate why these moves (MiniCase 3) are considered unrelated diversification at Yamaha Corporatio