Major product lines include personal computing devices, enterprise and industry standard servers, related storage devices, networking products, software and a diverse range of printers and other imaging products. HP markets its products to households, small- to medium-sized businesses and enterprises directly as well as via online distribution, consumer-electronics and office-supply retailers, software partners and major technology vendors. HP also has strong services and consulting business around its products and partner products. In 2012 it was the world's largest PC vendor by unit sales. Like the majority of large corporations, HP’s first corporate objective is to generate profit however; the company also understands its role in sustaining the environment by taking a role in corporate social responsibility.
The rise of technology in our world is incredible, one day we have flip phones and another we have the ability to use our phone screens as a touch pad. These types of inventions come from great thinkers, similar to those of the past like Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison. In this essay, I wanted to compare and contrast the companies of two marvelous thinkers that changed the way humans think and interact, those two being Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, and their companies Microsoft and Apple. I will compare their two owners and their creations, and I will talk about the differences of their leadership. First I will speak on the two owners of these companies, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs.
Recently they have focused a great deal of strategic attention and resources on entering into the digital electronics and computer markets. Apple’s entry into the tablet computer industry with its iPad and the mobile phone industry with its iPhone are evidence of a further evolving strategy. 2. What are the key elements of Apple’s strategy in computers, personal media players, and smartphones? Have its strategies in its core businesses yielded success?
A Strategic and Financial Plan for Microsoft Jenifer Vance, Felix St. Luce, & Nicholas Fitzgerald FIN/370 March 3, 2014 Richard Jenkins A Strategic and Financial Plan for Microsoft A strategic plan speaks to how a firm plans to make money in the future. Microsoft’s strategic plan is: “The ability to create new and compelling products, services, and experiences for our users to initiate and embrace disruptive technology trends, to enter new geographic and product markets, and to drive broad adoption of our products and services. Based on the assessment of key technology trends and our broad focus on long term research and development, we see significant opportunities to drive future growth in smart connected devices, cloud computing, entertainment, search, communications, and productivity through our devices and services strategy” (Ballmer & Hood, 2013). Firms can have many strategic plans. This analysis will focus on a single strategic plan.
Dell’s main objective to form Dell Inc was to provide computer systems directly to customers, according to their needs and provide most efficient computing solutions to meet those requirements and needs. (Dell, Annual Report, 2009). Michael Dell has a strategic vision of establishing Dell Inc. amongst top three IT company in the world and become a leader in the industry as low cost provider. Michael Dell’s strategic vision was to focus on higher margin products, services, and solutions to increase overall profitability, balance liquidity, profitability, and growth as well. His vision was to fulfill all these necessities standing on the platform of being the low cost provider.
Case Study- Google, Apple, and Microsoft Struggle for Your Internet Experience 1) Compare the business models and areas of strength of Apple, Google, and Microsoft Apple, Google and Microsoft each have their own strengths and uniqueness. These three top companies create and innovate new ideas to change the way we experience the internet. Apple began their dominance in the smart phone and mobile internet experience with their iPhone and iPad. These two major introductions to the Apple line up along with their already popular iPods represented 62% of the 2011 revenues. Currently Apple is a dominant force in the market of mobile, music and computers and with each generation wanting more of these Apple products, there is no sign of them slowing down.
XXX Inc. (XXX) is a growing IT organization aspiring to provide superior technology and services that dramatically improve decision making process to the markets. This paper presents the results of findings of HR practices adopted at XXX comparing it with industry benchmarking leaders like Microsoft Corporation and Hewlett Packard. A general approach to applying benchmarking data to identifying and addressing HR processes with improvement suggestions is presented. Index Introduction ……………………………………………………………………4 HR Management Areas………………………………………………………...6 Benefits…………………………………………………………………7 Performance Appraisal………………………………………………..7 Training and Development……………………………………………8 Personnel Selection…………………………………………………….9 Leadership……………………………………………………………...9 Motivation……………………………………………………………...10 Organizations Benchmarking Candidates……………………………………………12 Organization being studied……………………………………………14 Study Results of HR Practices…………………………………………………..16 Recommendations………………….……………………………………………22 Strategies.………………………………………………………………………..25 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………….…28
Thirdly, what role did the leadership of this multinational organization (especially with Asian roots) play in developing a strong vision and culture? How did they develop a unique organization structure to become drivers of success? How do we assess Acer as a competitor in the Asian markets? What are its strengths and weaknesses? The focus of the paper will be on the innovative strategies and their elements and models that Acer used to create its competitive advantage and make it to one of the leading global computer companies.
Xerox Organizational Structure Xerox is a company dedicated to innovation, service, and giving customers the freedom to focus on their business. They are the world’s leading enterprise for business process and document management. In 2014, they generated an annual revenue of over $19 billion. This success comes through management and leadership. When people believe they can make a difference in an organization, they are more motivated and effective at their jobs.
IMPROVING PROFITIBILITY AND EFFICIENCY THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION Prepared for Mr. Ralph Felzer General Manager The Rusty Pelican Prepared by Thomas S. Kennedy Student of Business Administration Owens Community College April 29, 2012 MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Ralph Felzer FROM Thomas S. Kennedy T.S.K DATE: March 23, 2012 SUBJECT: Improving Profitability through Efficiency. _____________________________________________________________________________ Here is the report you requested concerning our team’s recommendation on the research we have conducted for the implementation of one of the three interpersonal communication skills previously discussed. We have conducted preliminary research via the World Wide Web, as well as other regional and national publications concerning the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and Clifton’s StrengthsFinder and studied various ways to improve efficiency here at The Rusty Pelican by interviewing employees, researching methods other hospitality industry leaders have implemented, and last but certainly not least interviewing our guest as well. I am indebted to Sally Smith, Dan Garcia, and John Adams as they have tirelessly been assisting me in our research efforts. I would like to extend my gratitude to you as well for giving me the opportunity to head our research team, as it has been extremely educational not only concerning interpersonal communication and improving efficiency, but even as to the marketing practices utilized by the service industry.