Description: PayPal’s break from EBay (EBAY) is all about buzzwords: eliminating dis-synergies, applying strategic focus, and seizing the moment. But what does that even mean?

Source: Businessweek.com

Date: Oct 02, 2014

Link: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-10-02/ex-paypal-execs-ideas-for-its-future-war-with-apple-become-bank#r=hp-ls

Questions for Discussions:

• What strategic direction is PayPal considering, according to the article?
• Do you agree with this line of thinking?
• Should PayPal develop itself so that it would appear attractive as a merger or acquisition candidate for a bank?