world. Later to be known as Dell Computers Corporation and now Dell Inc.‚ this company was founded by this‚ college dropout ‚ Michael Dell in the early 1980’s who started out upgrading hard drives for IBM compatibles. A year of computer upgrades for local businesses the company had grown to a $6 million business‚ at the end of 1985 Dell started offering custom built-to-order machines which caused the company to explode with $70 million in sales. Within five years Dells’ total sales had grown to an
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Dell and the SEC Kent H. Shanks Argosy University-Hawaii Dr. Gholam Khaleghi August 14‚ 2013 Abstract This research paper describes the crisis scenario of Dell‚ Inc. as the company faced securities fraud allegations and the leadership style which was present during this crisis period. The leadership styles are analyzed and evaluated to determine how decision-making was impacted by the diverse styles used by the firm. The research presents an alternate style which would be effective during
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traditional channel strategy in the computer business? Dell’s most important FSA is its direct sales model. The traditional model startsed with manufacturers building computers‚ they distributed them to dealers who sellold them. Dell started with selling PCs directly to end users. In China they also used the ‘dual system’ model (using both direct sales and distributors). An important feature necessary for the direct sales model to be successful is an efficient supply chain. Dell had this efficient
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to introduce something new to your customers. Dell fits this description perfectly. Dell sits at the forefront of the computer industry and exemplifies this innovative approach in its functions of management. As noted in the other factors discussed within this paper‚ the management functions of planning‚ organizing‚ leading and controlling all exemplify the innovative approach of Dell. We all try to live by some type of golden rule. The way Dell incorporates their version of the golden rule
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Business Model Dell has managed to become remarkably successful in a short span of time by following a direct "business to customer" model. By selling computers directly to customers‚ they have been able to best understand their needs and provide effective solutions to meet those needs. Dell built PCs to order‚ so customers received only what they wanted. Dell ’s just-in-time inventory system allowed them to order only parts that customers demanded‚ thus keeping the minimal inventories and
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Procurement Department and its role in Dell Inc. Firstly‚ I would mention what is the general meaning of procurement. Procurement is an act of obtaining or buying goods or services. Leaning on this definition‚ we can realize that the proces also includes preparation and processing of a demand as well as the end receipt and approval of payment. Procurement is often part of a company’s strategy because the ability to purchase certain materials that will determine if operations will continue (Administrative
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Employers in the Global Marketplace There are different ways for employees to participate in international business— as parent-country‚ host-country‚ or third-county nationals—so there are different ways for employers to do business globally‚ ranging from simply shipping products to customers in other countries to transforming the organization into a truly global one‚ with operations‚ employees‚ and customers in many countries. Most organizations begin by serving customers and clients within
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MATCHING DELL CASE ANALYSIS This analysis describes the case of computer and peripherals industry especially the successful management of Dell Computer Corporation which grew twice as fast as its major rivals like Compaq‚ Gateway‚ Hewlett Packard and IBM. The main reason for the success of Dell was their "Direct Model" of selling computers which eliminated all traditional channels like distributors‚ resellers and retailers. Traditionally all its competitors
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DELL INC STRATEGIC POSITION‚ CHOICE AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS Table 1: PESTEL | | |Meaning to dell? |Dell’s ability to | | | | |address. | |Political Factors |China’s five-year plan has a clear set of social objectives
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Synopsis This case study talks about the success and challenges of Dell Inc.‚ which was started by Michael Dell in 1984 (Wheelen & Hunger‚ 2012‚ p. 9-1). They explain how he started the corporation by buying and reselling computers. Eventually he began to manufacture his own computers. They explain the market share between Dell Inc. and competitors. They list problems of the corporation buy growing too quickly. They had to slow down the growth process and focus on organization of the company
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