Case Analysis of Dell Computers

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INDUSTRY ANALYSIS ..............................................................................................................................3
CURRENT STATUS ....................................................................................................................................6
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URRENT
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ITUATION
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Performance...........................................................................................................................................6
Missions, Objectives, and Strategies.................................................................................................7
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IGNIFICANT
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SSUES AND
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ROBLEMS
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ANALYSIS OF STRATEGIC FACTORS ...........................................................................................10
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TRATEGIC
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ANAGERS
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Board of Directors ..............................................................................................................................11
Biographies..........................................................................................................................................11
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TRENGTHS
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EAKNESSES
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PPORTUNITIES
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AND
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HREATS
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Internal Environment..........................................................................................................................14
External Environment.........................................................................................................................23
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VALUATION OF
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TRATEGIC
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ACTORS

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