Read the Harvard Business Case Study for Unit 3:
Kanter, R.M. (2009). IBM in the 21st century:
The coming of the globally integrated enterprise. Harvard Business School
Publishing, Product: 308105-PDF-ENG.
Prepare a case analysis on the topic of organizational
challenges when becoming a globally-integrated enterprise.
Case analysis questions to consider for your response:
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What global forces drove IBM to become a
globally-integrated enterprise?
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How has IBM adapted thus far? Have they been
successful?
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What skills should global leaders have?
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If you were Jon Iwata and John Kelly, what
recommendations would you make to Sam Palmisano? How would you implement them?
Your analysis of this case and your written submission
should reflect an understanding of the critical issues of the case; integrate
the material covered in the text and present concise and well-reasoned
justifications for the stance that you take.
The
case analysis should be at least three pages long (excluding title and
reference pages), double spaced. Check for correct spelling, grammar,
punctuation, mechanics, and usage. Citations should use APA style.