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IBM
C/C/314. An examination of cloud computing. Case studies Amazon, IBM and Google
- WORDS:
- 5000
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 59.99 GBP
This paper focuses on cloud computing technologies, and begins by providing background information. The reasons why cloud computing has been commercially successful are outlined, and the paper also discusses the technology behind cloud computing. The Amazon elastic compute cloud, the Google cloud computing platform, and IBM’s blue cloud are examined as case studies for the paper. Modern cloud systems are evaluated, and conclusions are made regarding the future of cloud computing.
KEYWORDS: Cloud computing, Amazon elastic compute cloud, Google cloud computing platform, IBM’s blue cloud!,
C/F/1198. Evaluation of share and bond valuations at IBM
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- 2900
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
This paper examines IBM in reference to their share and bond valuations. The paper begins by providing an overview of IBM, their competitors and the business environment. The paper examines the bond and share valuations through use of the Gordon Growth model and the PE model. The paper the compares the share prices of the Gordon growth model versus the PE model. Bond valuation is then examined in reference to the organisation.
KEYWORDS: IBM, share valuations, bond valuations, Gordon Growth model, PE model,
C/HR/951. Leadership at IBM
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- 3200
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the features of leadership in International Business Machines (IBM) reviewing the theory of leadership, describing the dysfunctional culture of IBM in the early 1990s, looking at the IBM organisational change, establishing key characteristics of their leaders, and suggesting recommendations about the incentives to enhance the skills of IBM leaders.
KEYWORDS: Leadership, IBM,
C/OM/314. Dissertation. Reducing perishability in the cut flower supply chain: Is there a role for RFID technology?
- WORDS:
- 12550
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 129.99 GBP
This dissertation discusses reducing perishability in the cut flower supply chain, and aims to assess the role of RFID technology in this industry. The review of literature discusses supply chain management, supply chain in the perishable goods business, participants in the cut flower business, and RFID technology. The barriers towards RFID technology application are assessed, and the study uses case study analysis. The chosen case studies are FloraHolland, IBM, and DHL. The methodology is provided in detail, and questionnaires are used to collect data. All of the results are analysed, and the dissertation concludes by summarising recommendations.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, cut flower, supply chain, RFID, supply chain management, perishable goods, FloraHolland, IBM, DHL!,
C/M/1806. Examination of the leadership style of IBM
- WORDS:
- 3000
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
This paper examines the leadership style of International Business Machines (IBM), using a framework on organisational behaviour. The paper provides the background to the organisation, and introduces the Sociological Paradigms and Organizational Analysis framework, discussing nominalism and realism. The paper concludes with recommendations for the company.
KEYWORDS: Leadership style, International Business Machines, IBM, organisational behaviour, Sociological Paradigms and Organizational Analysis framework, nominalism, realism,
C/B/3017. Porter's 5 Forces analysis of IBM
- WORDS:
- 600
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
This paper presents an overview of IBM and Porter's 5 forces analysis of IBM, which is a framework for industry analysis and business strategy development and discusses the bargaining power of customers, bargaining power of suppliers, threat of new entrants and threat of substitute products and intensity of competitive rivalry affecting IBM.
KEYWORDS: Porter, 5 forces, five forces, IBM,
C/B/3016. PESTEL analysis of IBM
- WORDS:
- 950
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
This paper presents an overview of IBM and PESTEL analysis, which stands for Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal, analysing a framework of macro-environmental factors affecting IBM.
KEYWORDS: PEST, PESTEL, PESTLE, 555,
C/B/3015. PESTEL and Porter's 5 Forces analyses of IBM
- WORDS:
- 1450
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
This paper presents an overview of IBM, PESTEL analysis which stands for Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal, analysing a framework of macro-environmental factors affecting IBM and Porter's 5 forces analysis of IBM which is a framework for industry analysis and business strategy development and discusses the bargaining power of customers, bargaining power of suppliers, threat of new entrants and threat of substitute products and intensity of competitive rivalry affecting IBM.
KEYWORDS: PEST, PESTEL, PESTLE, Porter, 5 forces, five forces, IBM,
C/M/1660. Evaluation of organisational structure: Case studies of Dow Corning and International Business Machine (IBM)
- WORDS:
- 1500
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
This paper analyses the key internal and external factors that implicate the structure of organisations. The paper uses two structural change case studies to support the discussion, Dow Corning and International Business Machine (IBM). The paper uses McKinsey’s 7S model to analyse both companies, focusing on style/culture, skills, staff, stakeholders, system, and strategy.
KEYWORDS: Organisational structure, Dow Corning, International, Business Machine, IBM, McKinsey’s 7S model, Skills, style, culture, staff, stakeholders, system, strategy,
C/M/1636. How do organisations create value through marketing?
- WORDS:
- 2000
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the methods of value creation through marketing as a facilitator of products and money exchanges. The concepts of “value” and “value creation” are explored with reference to theoretical literature, approaches to value creation are described including the techniques of relationship marketing, knowledge management, social media and e-commerce. Marketing value adding practices of IBM are discussed.
KEYWORDS: Marketing, value creation, added value, IBM,
C/M/1570. Leadership in IBM
- WORDS:
- 3000
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the approaches and forms of research into organisational leadership, describing the features of the deductive approach and positivist paradigm used in the case study of leadership in International Business Machines (IBM). Academic literature on the theory of leadership is reviewed and applied to the leadership skills and practices in IBM.
KEYWORDS: Leadership, IBM,
C/B/2755. Strategic analysis and marketing strategy of IBM
- WORDS:
- 3250
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the external environment of IBM conducting Porter’s Five Forces and PESTEL analysis, and examining their marketing strategy with regard to knowledge management practices, relationship marketing, social media, etc.
KEYWORDS: IBM, Porter’s Five Forces, PESTEL, marketing strategy,
C/M/1564. Knowledge Management in IBM
- WORDS:
- 1300
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at knowledge management (KM) in IBM discussing the company’s strategies towards knowledge sharing and employee learning. IBM community programmes are described with reference to KM theory.
KEYWORDS: Knowledge management, IBM,
C/HR/740. Performance appraisal and training & development practices at IBM
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- 2950
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper critically examines the practices of performance appraisal (PA) and employee training and development (T&D) at IBM (International Business Machines) highlighting the importance of these HR approaches in modern businesses, describing the background of IBM, analysing their PA and T&D policies and evaluating them against the expected benefit outcomes.
KEYWORDS: Performance appraisal, training and development, IBM,
C/HR/731. HRM in IBM: issues of workforce diversity
- WORDS:
- 850
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
The paper examines the background of IBM (International Business Machines) describing the history of the company, and examining their human resource (HR) policy with regard to diversity in workplace and the employment of gay workers.
KEYWORDS: HRM, diversity, gay workers, IBM,
C/B/2620. International development of IT companies in China
- WORDS:
- 3150
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper conducts PEST analysis of the macro-economic environment of the Information Technology (IT) sector in China and examines the strategies of entry and expansion used by the leading Chinese IT companies including Lenovo. The frameworks of companies’ international growth are reviewed comparing Ghemawat’s CAGE model and Lasserre’s typology of strategic alliances, and applying Lasserre’s model to evaluate Lenovo’s acquisition of the PC business of IBM.
KEYWORDS: IT sector in China, PEST, Lenovo, IBM, international growth, strategic alliances,
C/B/2511. Strategic analysis of Wal-Mart, Domino's Pizza India and IBM
- WORDS:
- 5250
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 59.99 GBP
The paper presents strategic analysis of Wal-Mart, Domino’s Pizza and IBM using the analytical models of Porter’s Generic Strategies and Five Forces, SWOT, STEP (PEST), force field diagram and the Boston matrix. Recommendations to companies’ management are suggested on the basis of the analysis. The paper has no references.
KEYWORDS: Strategic analysis, Wal-Mart, Domino’s Pizza, IBM, Porter’s Generic Strategies, Porter’s Five Forces, SWOT, PEST, STEP, Boston matrix,
C/M/1456. Marketing Strategy for New Product Offering by IBM
- WORDS:
- 2300
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the new software called “Health Enablement Solution” offered by IBM for the providers of disability aids. An overview of the service offering is presented conducting its SWOT analysis, market overview and marketing mix analysis. Porter’s generic strategies matrix is used to examine the costs of the new product marketing strategy.
KEYWORDS: IBM, Health Enablement Solution, SWOT, Porter’s generic strategies, marketing mix,
C/B/2431. IBM Retail Business Assessment at Dillard's, Inc.: Managing Staffing Levels to Improve Conversion. Harvard Business School Case study analysis
- WORDS:
- 950
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
This paper analyses 'IBM Retail Business Assessment at Dillard's, Inc.: Managing Staffing Levels to Improve Conversion' case study by Ton. The study of Dillard’s Inc., Texas is conducted aiming increase its conversion rate and enhance sales according to the result of data gathered using IBM Smart Surveillance Solution (S3) system. This paper provides background analysis, problem statement, problem analysis, identification and evaluation of alternatives, and strategic recommendations. Effect of staffing levels on conversion rate is analysed.
KEYWORDS: IBM, Conversion Rate, Dillard’s Inc., Smart Surveillance Solution (S3) system.,
C/B/2429. Answers about Geert Hosfstede's Cultural Framework
- WORDS:
- 1500
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
This paper answers the following questions: Why is consideration of culture likely to be important for businesses operating in a global economy? Describe and use Geert Hosfstede’s Framework to assess the impact of cultural factors in a global (multinational) workplace. Briefly explain the distinct cultural dimensions that Hofstede identified in his 1980 study of IBM employees. What does Hofstede’s analysis contribute to understanding cultural differences between nations? Why are such cultural differences important considerations for international business?
KEYWORDS: Hosfstede, cultural, cultural dimensions,
C/B/2344. Evaluation of IBM strategy
- WORDS:
- 2350
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper offers a case study of IBM strategy conducting the company’s analysis within the framework of McKinsey 7S model, identifying strategic intent of IBM, discussing their strategic options for future growth, describing their activities related to trade-offs, and evaluating their strategy in terms of positioning and capabilities in the current economic climate. The paper has no references.
KEYWORDS: IBM strategy, McKinsey 7S, strategic options, growth,
C/EI/109. Integration of social networks into business: case study of IBM
- WORDS:
- 1500
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks into the collaboration between business and social networking presenting an overview of the existing social networks and the use of Social Network Analysis (SNA) in sociology to study relationships within and between groups of people. A case study of SNA use in IBM is presented discussing the future trends in the collaboration between business and social networking.
KEYWORDS: IBM, Social Network Analysis, SNA,
C/M/1351. IBM: use of information in marketing strategy
- WORDS:
- 2250
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the corporate disasters faced by IBM in the 1990s investigating their current methods of information gathering and the use of the database. IBM marketing and organisational strategy is examined discussing their e-business approach to marketing planning in the global context.
KEYWORDS: IBM, Marketing Strategy, Global Marketing, E-Business,
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
- WORDS:
- 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,
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