MBA607 Independence IBM Technological Leadership Minicase Discussion
Submit a paper with at least 1250 words, with at least 4 references, that answers the following four case questions:
- How did IBM, under the leadership of Louis Gerstner, improve its technological leadership in the global marketplace?
- What role did the Internet play in improving the strategic competitiveness of IBM?
- How did Mr. Gerstner combine the various processes of structure, technology, and people to make IBM a more competitive company?
- What lessons have you learned from this case that are useful for analyzing the situation of a similar company, like Apple Computers?