Yale’s $8 billion man David Swensen has made better returns for Yale than any portfolio manager at any university. He has a word of advice: don’t try this at home. by Marc Gunther ’73 July/August 2005 Marc Gunther is author of Faith and Fortune: The Quiet Revolution to Reform American Business and senior writer at Fortune magazine. Last spring‚ Yale president Richard C. Levin ’74PhD held a cocktail reception for David F. Swensen ’80PhD‚ who was celebrating his 20th year as Yale’s chief investment
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From: XXXXX To: XXXXX Subject: Ford Motor Company vs. Dell Computer Corp: Supply Chain Strategy Date: March 17‚ 2007 Summary: As per our meeting earlier this week‚ here is the information you requested regarding the supply chain strategy of the Ford Motor Company. I have also included a quick comparison to the strategy used by Dell Computers in attaining my final recommendation. Ford ’s Dilemma: The director of supply chain systems at Ford has two options to consider before implementing
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* CASE STUDY 4: MICHAEL DELL LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS & MANAGEMENT LECTURER: NORZAN BINTI ABDULLAH *Trait theory of leadership *Dominant traits that Michael Dell possesses *transformational leadership *4 I’s of Transformational Leadership *Types of Powers *Michael Dell’s Power *Contents *Q1. Apply the Trait theory of leadership‚ identify and describe the dominant traits that Michael Dell possesses? *The trait theory of leadership is a theory based on the personality traits and characteristics
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Running head: DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION Improving the Dell Computer Corporation Heather Mueller Corporate Communications Section One Improving the Dell Computer Corporation The key issues presented in the “Dell Computer Corporation” case study is that Dell needs to align its’ identity with its’ image‚ and stop relying heavily on technology (Dell Case Study P. 58). Increased dependence on technology‚ along with a gap between image and identity‚ can cause complications
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References: Shane-arts.com‚ (2015). Brief History on Commedia dell ’arte. [online] Available at: http://shane-arts.com/commedia-history.htm [Accessed 10 Feb. 2015]. Delpiano.com‚ (2015). Italian Comedy | Commedia dell ’Arte | Pantalone | Pantaloon. [online] Available at: http://www.delpiano.com/carnival/html/pantalone.html [Accessed 13 Feb. 2015]. Encyclopedia Britannica‚ (2014). commedia dell ’arte | Italian theatre. [online] Available at: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/127742/commedia-dellarte
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Dell’s Working Capital The Case: Dell Computers Corporation has been growing faster than its competitors. It has revolutionized the PC industry by providing customized laptops & notebooks to its customers in a few days at competitive prices. It did so by building computers after it received customer’s orders. This enabled Dell to swiftly roll out new products‚ maintain lower inventory & respond quickly to market needs. It generated more cash due to low cash conversion cycle. Low inventory coupled
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The 60’s was a time of social injustice‚ political protests over Vietnam‚ and the deliberation of powers. Socially the United States was in a terrible place. Since the Jim Crow laws were set put in place the constitution the country had been divided. When the civil rights movements started to move it brought social injustice to light (eldorado ink 15). Leaders in the civil rights movements included Martin Luther King‚ John F. Kennedy‚ and Malcolm X. These leaders were speaking out publicly and giving
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environment and the historical perspective of Dell‚ Michael Dell needs to realize that his nearly 20 year-old business model needs a dramatic change. He needs to get the product in customers hands (before point-of-sale)‚ focus on quality customer support/service‚ and use customer indicators as a sign of what areas need improvement/enhancement within the company. Additionally‚ limited options based on narrow-minded perceptions (only using Intel chips) not only cost Dell market share‚ it also cost them on the
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SWOT of Dell Strengths Dell Company has always been the largest PC maker and one of the best known and renowned computer brands in the world. For the last couple of years it has strongly held its position as a market leader. It was also known by its direct relation with the costumer by cutting out retailer and supplies directly to the costumers which approached to them loyal consumers. Weaknesses The company has such a huge range of products and components from many
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{draw:frame} Universidad Virtual *“Dell en* China: *El replanteamiento estratégico *” ESTRATEGIAS DE COMPETITIVIDAD TECNOLÓGICA EQUIPO 58 *Usando el modelo de las 5 fuerzas de Michael Porter‚ analice la industria de las computadoras personales (PC) en China. *De acuerdo con este análisis ¿qué tan atractiva es esta industria en China? (muy atractiva‚ regular‚ poco‚ nada). _Poder de negociación de los proveedores (medio): _Dell tiene muchas ventajas sobre otros proveedores ya que
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