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C/OM/183. Sources of competitive advantage in UK transport and logistics industry
- WORDS:
- 3400
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the sources of companies’ competitive advantage in the UK transport and logistics industry identifying the difference between strategic vision and plans, conducting Porter’s 5 Forces of the industry, addressing the issues currently faced by the industry, discussing the ways to minimize operation costs, etc. A case study of a new system developed by IBM and Maersk Logistics is used as an example of the ways to solve transport and logistics problems.
KEYWORDS: Logistics, transport, Porters 5 forces, Competitive advantage, IBM, Maersk Logistics,
C/OM/156. Logistics management in theory and practice: case studies of Tesco, Wal-mart and IBM
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- 3400
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper presents the case studies of Tesco, Wal-mart and IBM critically evaluating the application Lean strategy in practice and discussing the aspects of logistics processes, i.e. inventory management, MRP, procurement, warehousing, transportation, logistics relationships, network design and facility location, etc. The management issues involved in logistics decision-making are addressed, the benefits, challenges and suitability of the approach are evaluated.
KEYWORDS: Logistics management, grocery retail, Tesco, Wal-mart, IBM,
C/C/50. Globalised Information and Communication Systems: Technology based marketing
- WORDS:
- 1500
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the technology based marketing using the IBM DecisionEdge as an example for discussing various challenges in marketing and how they can be solved using technology based marketing of DecisionEdge.
KEYWORDS: Technology based marketing, IBM DecisionEdge,
C/F/270. Merger and acquisition (M&A) of Lenovo and IBM
- WORDS:
- 1500
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper analyses the merger and acquisition (M&A) of Lenovo and IBM exploring the mechanisms of the M&A, and evaluating some of the consequences of the merger for both firms. The reasons behind M&A, and the benefits and risks associated with M&A are described.
KEYWORDS: Merger, acquisition, M&A Lenovo IBM Finance Cross-border M&A,
C/M/940. Master's Dissertation. New product development in automotive and IT industries
- WORDS:
- 20500
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 209.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the factors behind the success and failure of new automotive and IT products. The review of literature touches on the theory of innovation, competitive advantage, new product development (NDP), information and knowledge management, project management, team management, risk management, etc. Case studies of NPD management at Ford Motor Company (Ford) and IBM are conducted using the methods of secondary research. Conclusions are made about the NPD process in the automotive and IT industries. Recommendations are suggested about the best practices in NDP project management.
KEYWORDS: Masters Dissertation, New product development, NPD, project management, automotive, F,
S/B/407. Dissertation. Business process outsourcing in India: case study of IBM call centre
- WORDS:
- 16200
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 169.99 GBP
The dissertation examines the role of call centres in the Indian economy of today providing a review of literature on business process outsourcing (BPO) in India. A case study is conducted to identify the operations of an IBM call centre in Bangalore and evaluate its service quality. The research is based on the descriptive approach using secondary and primary data obtained from semi-structured interviews and questionnaires. Conclusions are made about the levels of customer service in the Indian IBM call centre. Recommendations are suggested about the ways to improve the competence of the organisation.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, BPO, outsourcing, IBM, call centre, India,
C/B/712. JP Morgan Chase Shifts IT Outsourcing into Reverse
- WORDS:
- 3000
- DATE:
- 2007
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
In the first section the report would give an overview of the outsourcing deal between JP Morgan Chase and IBM and the reason behind its failure. The report is based on the analysis of the outsourcing attempt by a financial firm JP Morgan Chase with IBM which is a IS and IT services vendor. The major reason for the breakage of the outsourcing was a shift in the strategy of JP Morgan Chase which acquired another banking firm Bank One Corp. The second part of the report deals with the discussion on the post-merger systems integration of JP Morgan Chase and Bank One Corp. The first part of the report deals with the analysis of development of IT and IS systems according to the JP Morgan Chase's organisational structure and its business. The second part of the report gives an in-depth analysis of the post-merger systems integration that should be carried out between JP Morgan Chase and Bank One Corp. The report concludes with the recommendations from author based on the analysis of the situation and the empirical analysis by other researchers.
KEYWORDS: jp, morgan, chase, shifts, outsourcing, reverse,
C/B/778. IBM: Strategic Analysis
- WORDS:
- 3900
- DATE:
- 2007
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the strategic management of IBM looking at the changing macro and micro environmental indicators. The current industry structure is analyzed using Porter's Five Forces model and highlighting the core competencies of IBM relevant to their competitive advantage. The corporate strategy of IBM is examined from the perspective of its diversification, integration, alliance pathways, etc. The impact of IBM's diversification strategy on the company's internal structure and control systems is discussed.
KEYWORDS: Strategic Management, IBM, HP, Computing Industry, Consultancy, IT Services, Porters,
S/E/134. Features of free market and IBM policies
- WORDS:
- 750
- DATE:
- 2007
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
The paper examines the features of a free market providing information on the price elasticity of demand and income elasticity of demand. The products, prices and services of the IBM are briefly described.
KEYWORDS: free market, IBM, price elasticity, income elasticity, demand,
S/M/291. Change Management in IBM
- WORDS:
- 2500
- DATE:
- 2007
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the tactics of organisational transformation in International Business Machines (IBM) reviewing theoretical approaches to organisational culture, discussing the concept of the virtual workspace, analysing IBM's diversification strategy, and performing their SWOT and Porter's five forces analysis.
KEYWORDS: Change, IBM, culture, SWOT, Porters 5 forces,
C/B/354. IBM: Environment & Strategic Analysis
- WORDS:
- 2000
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
This report is aimed to analyze the macro and micro environment of the worlds largest IT Company, IBM. The report uses the PESTEL framework to capture the facts and figures regarding the macro environment of the company. The report also uses Porters Five Forces, Industry Life Cycle and SWOT analysis to further analyze the competitive and micro-environmental factors for the company. The report concludes by suggesting two possible strategies under the light of the analysis provided and also compares by using advantages and disadvantages of employing these strategies.
KEYWORDS: ibm, environment, strategic,
C/B/412. Comparative Analysis of Strategic Management: Dell vs. IBM
- WORDS:
- 4000
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 49.99 GBP
The report is aimed at providing a comparative analysis of the strategic management at IBM and Dell. The report uses secondary data from journals, newspapers, trade magazines for the purpose of this analysis. The analysis has been based on using strategic management models like PESTEL, SWOT, Porter?s Five Forces, Porter?s Generic Strategy and Industry Lifecycle. The report also holds a section on theories presented under the context of sustained competitive advantage.
KEYWORDS: Strategy, PESTEL, SWOT, IBM, Dell, Porters Five Forces, generic Strategies, Industry,
C/B/433. Strategic alliance: IBM and E-bay
- WORDS:
- 3000
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
This paper will take a look at strategic alliance between the online retailer and auctioneer e-bay and the computer giant IBM, with an intention to analyse the different aspects of the process. The paper provides a detailed background of the alliance process and the key players prior to diving into a detailed analysis of the whole process.
KEYWORDS: Strategic alliance, eBay IBM,
C/B/437. Evaluation of IBM's Strategic Position
- WORDS:
- 3800
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the strategic position of IBM by analyzing the key strategic issues faced by the company. A Critical analysis of the company has been conducted with the effective use of models and tools of strategic management in order to set out the issues and in finding solutions to these issues. The reader will find a comprehensive analysis of IBM's strategic manoeuvres with respect to its environment and what the future prospects for the Company.
KEYWORDS: International Business Machines, IT industry, SWOT analysis, competition, global opera,
C/B/481. SWOT Analysis of IBM
- WORDS:
- 950
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
This paper presents overview of IBM and SWOT Analysis which analyses strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of IBM.
C/M/335. Knowledge Management
- WORDS:
- 3000
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The report critically analyzes and synthesizes best practice in relation to various tools used to map and share existing knowledge within an organization. It looks at there case studies of Nokia, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and International Business Machine (IBM). The report has been divided into three major parts, first part deals with the business overview of each company, second part looks at the KM strategy and process adopted by each company and lastly with the help of appropriate literature these strategies and process have been evaluated.
KEYWORDS: Knowledge Management, Nokia, GSK, IBM, Strategy, Resource Based View, Information Audi,
E/HR/52. Human Resource Management at IBM
- WORDS:
- 2500
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines strategies and practices in human resource management (HRM) at IBM reviewing the company's history, traditional and modern approaches to HRM, the difference between HRM and personnel management, HRM contributions to the achievement of IBM objectives and business strategy, etc.
KEYWORDS: HRM, IBM, personnel management,
P/F/508. Dissertation. IBM’s acquisition of PwCC: problems of change management
- WORDS:
- 4500
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 49.99 GBP
The dissertation reports on IBM, the worlds largest information technology company, providing an overview of their development, and focusing on the acquisition of PwC Consulting and the creation of the IBM Business Consulting Services (BCS). Literature is reviewed on the theoretical aspects of organisational change and change management including the problem of resistance to change, motivation maintenance, etc. and making references to the case of IBM and PwCC. Conclusions are made about the importance of accepting transition offering recommendations concerning change management.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, IBM, PwCC: problems of change management,
P/S/136. Dissertation. Corporate culture of IBM: trainees’ perception
- WORDS:
- 7500
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 79.99 GBP
The dissertation examines the corporate culture of the IBM Company seen through the eyes of a group of students who had a work placement in the organisation under the IBM Industrial Trainee (IT) scheme. The background of IBM, their corporate culture and values is presented. A review of literature is offered touching on the theories of social anthropology, culture, values, reward, etc. The state of culture in large organisations is described. Qualitative research methods are applied including unstructured telephone interviews, interactive focus group studies, etc. Conclusions are made about the students perception of the companys culture highlighting the areas of concern.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, corporate culture, IBM, values, reward,
C/HR/45. HRM Problems and Changes at IBM
- WORDS:
- 1400
- ADD-ONS:
- 12 Slides
- DATE:
- 2005
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
This presentation highlights the latest problems and changes (in particular, re-engineering of HR delivery), which took place at IBM, critically assessing the potential advantages and disadvantages. As the result, the presentation suggests what can be improved and what should be improved as soon as possible as well as summarises the current consequences and makes suggestions for the future.
P/B/359. Making strategic decisions: IBM case study
- WORDS:
- 5000
- DATE:
- 2005
- PRICE:
- 59.99 GBP
The paper addresses the issues of strategic management focusing on strategic change as opposed to other organisational changes. Various definitions of strategic change are offered, models of making strategic choices are outlined. A case study analysis of the IBM company is performed to demonstrate its practices in the process of strategic change. The analysis is conducted within the framework of Porters five forces model.
KEYWORDS: strategic, decisions, ibm, study,
P/OM/32. Reducing supply chain costs at IBM
- WORDS:
- 3000
- DATE:
- 2005
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper reports on the changes that took place in the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) of the IBM Corporation over the past few years. The companys profile is presented, the shortcomings of its chain supply management are highlighted and followed up by suggestions about the ways to improve the companys performance. The use of ICT tools to reduce supply chain costs is discussed.
KEYWORDS: o, reducing, supply, chain, costs, ibm,
C/M/54 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES (IBM) ? Organisational Culture Change
- WORDS:
- 600
- DATE:
- 2003
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
The case study of the organisational culture change of the IBM (Companys Background, The Necessity of the Change, IBMs Corporate Culture before the Change, The process of the change, Post-Effects from Culture Change)
KEYWORDS: international, business, machines, ibm, organisational, culture, change,
S/EN/12. Design For The Environment in IBM
- WORDS:
- 2400
- DATE:
- 2003
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
A case study regarding IBMs Design for the Environment programme. The paper covers topics such as stewardship, coding and recycling of thermoplastic parts and electronic waste, effects on the hydrosphere, lithosphere and atmosphere. Product life cycle issues, design for disassembly and the Greenock project (IBM was one of the first major corporations to recycle PVC).
KEYWORDS: en, design, environment, ibm,
P/B/11. Business strategy of IBM.
- WORDS:
- 900
- DATE:
- 2002
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
Do you think it was wise of the company to concentrate on ISUs? What about the smaller companies that might not want integrated solutions and IBM was not able to justify the sales effort? Are there any more general lessons to be drawn for companies from the IBM approach of providing industry solutions? Or is this strategy specific to one very large company in the computer industry? Where would you place the new strategies of IBM - prescriptive or emergent? And within this, which strategic theory represents the most appropriate explanation of the company's development?
KEYWORDS: business, strategy, ibm,
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