Strategic Alignment: Leveraging Information Technology for transforming Organizations Based on the paper of J.C. Henderson‚ N. Venkatraman (1993) by Philipp Maderthaner A. Summary Henderson and Venkatraman proposed a model for business IT alignment; it was intended to support the integration of information technology (IT) into business strategy by advocating alignment between and within four domains (see figure 1). The inter-domain alignment is pursued along two dimensions: strategic fit (between
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save $338K per year when it shifts its sorting line from manual to automated. This means that the labor savings can offset the cost of the machine in less than two years. Value Added to Company. The proposed acquisition will provide JBT with a solution for its declining operating profits (from 10.7% to 7.8% YOY). A main cause for this was an unfavorable mix of aftermarket products sold compared to the prior year. By introducing a high-quality‚ high-margin product (50%) to their product mix; JBT
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Introduction In any business there are Leaders‚ and Managers. Leaders and managers are close in relation. However‚ they are different and not everyone is both a leader and a manager. Most people can either be one or the other. With that said‚ I will talk about the difference between a leader and a manager. I will also give my preference on whether I would want to be a great leader or a great manager. Then I will discuss evidence to support my choice of either a great leader or a great manager.
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the strengths and weaknesses of the Intel Inside campaign? Strengths: ● Intel delivered the right message for consumers to be aware that the component inside a computer is very vital for optimal performance. And that Intel is the only credible brand that greatly affects the performance of computers. ● The Intel Inside campaign led to partnerships with OEMs. ● The Intel Inside campaign affected the consumer perception in such a way that consumers perceive Intel as a microchip manufacturer that
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FACULTY OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BM 775 – MASTER IN OFFICE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT OSM732 – MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE SEMESTER MARCH 2012 – JULY 2012 TEST NO : 2 WEIGHTAGE : 20 PERCENT TIME : 2 HOURS INSTRUCTION : ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS SECTION A : 60 MARKS QUESTION 1 a) Define the meaning of the term ‘culture’. (2 marks) Culture describes patterns of behaviors that from a durable template by which ideas and images can be transferred from one generation to another
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University Global Campus January 16‚ 2011 1. What were the different changes at Intel of the first three years of Barrett’s tenure? Barrett sought to diversify Intel by expanding into arenas outside of chip manufacturing‚ expanding into Internet related services and into production of information and communication appliances. He poured money into new markets looking for ways to expand his brand‚ he also sought to make Intel more flexible and attempted to reorganize the company and avoid duplicated responsibilities
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1.0 Strategic Problems Faced by KFC Threats from rivalry Hartz Chicken will be the problem currently faced by KFC outlet at Sarawak Plaza. The threats is in the form of substitute product which means the product produce by Hartz can satisfy the same consumer needs as another product. In this case‚ it will be the competition to gain or attract the same market segment for their chicken focus dishes or menu. Profit gain by the outlet eventually not enough to cover the daily operating expenses. The
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Deluxe Corporation Ninth Annual Institutional Investor Forum Sidoti & Company‚ LLC Jeff Johnson‚ Treasurer and Vice President Investor Relations September 24‚ 2010 Presentation Scope ■ Comments are limited to information already publicly released: – 10-K for 2009‚ filed February 19‚ 2010 – 10-Q for Q2 2010‚ filed August 5‚ 2010 ■ All estimates and projections are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future results to differ materially from those estimated or projected
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Capabilities Analysis What is it? Capabilities analysis helps clarify the major sets of activities‚ skills‚ and resources that drive value to customers. When do we use it? Capabilities analysis can be useful at the time of strategy formulation—when firms are assessing which strategic options are currently feasible—and may be included in a broader process of determining strengths‚ weaknesses‚ opportunities‚ and threats (SWOT). In addition‚ capabilities assessment can be used as an initial
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INTELS’ CASE STUDY ANALYSIS INTERNAL ANALYSIS: Resources: 1. Financial Resources – The annual revenues of Intel have grown phenomenally in recent years‚ thanks to the push for more advanced technology by consumers. Since 1991 annual revenues have climbed from $4.8 billion‚ more than five-fold to $25.1 billion in 1997 (‚ ‚ & ‚ 1999). To continue this growth‚ Intel seeks to continue to be the pre-eminent building-block supplier to the computer industry worldwide. With these strong financial
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