• Empire building is the desire to increase the size, scope and influence of the power of a person or organization.

  • Increasing market share, purchasing power, or bargaining power are all elements of empire building.
  • Building an empire can be seen as a negative for the corporation, as management may become fixated on controlling resources and influence rather than optimally allocating resources and maximizing profits.
  • Empire building can be done through a variety of strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, vertical integration, and strategic alliances.
  • Empire building benefits include possible economies of scale for the company, job security for empire builders, and increased prestige (for both the company and empire builders)