Since the inception of IBM Company it has made milestones in the information sand science of technology. Al though it has changed technology in a variety of ways, it also faces its own challenges like any other companies in the technology or business world. In order for management to guide the company in a good direction all these challenges and its results should be resolved for proper management and sustenance of the company. A new system to solve the challenges should be proposed, planned, budgeted and then developed to be fully implemented in the company.
IBM or International Business Machines is the largest computer manufacturing company in the world based in the United States of America. IBM was founded by Thomas J. Watson as a merge of three companies in 1914. The Tabulating Machine Company, the International Time Recording Company and the Computing Scale of America, joined together to incorporate and formed IBM in 1924. At first the company did not rate itself by selling products, but by research and development. In 1930s IBM started developing business computers using their own research. In July 1980, Microsoft‘s bill gates agreed to create them n operating system for IBM‘s first personal computer. The company has made milestone in business by selling a range of products from mainframe computers, personal computers and successfully developed and sold business computers, (Jackson, 1997).
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction of IBM
- IBM analysis and evaluations
- Innovations and achievements
- Challenge evaluations of IBM Company
- Marketing and Sales
- Procurement
- Technological Development
- Human Resources
- Infrastructure
- The proposed new systems
- Quality Control
- Management Control
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This feasibility study aims to analyze the challenges facing International Business Machines (IBM) and propose new systems to improve efficiency and quality. The study evaluates IBM's history, innovations, and current challenges across various departments, including marketing, procurement, technology, human resources, and infrastructure.
- IBM's history and technological innovations
- Challenges in marketing, sales, and procurement
- The importance of technological development and human resources
- The need for efficient infrastructure
- Proposed solutions for improved quality control and management
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction of IBM: This section provides a brief history of IBM, tracing its origins from a merger of three companies in 1914 to its current status as a leading computer manufacturer. It highlights key milestones, such as the development of the Mark 1 computer with Harvard University and the collaboration with Microsoft to create an operating system for IBM's first personal computer. The introduction establishes IBM's significant role in the technological landscape and sets the stage for analyzing its current challenges and proposed solutions.
IBM analysis and evaluations: This chapter delves into IBM's innovations and achievements, emphasizing its contributions to technological advancement. The text highlights the development of supercomputers, advanced chips, and relational databases. It showcases IBM's research and development efforts as a key driver of its success and its leading role in the information technology field. The chapter sets the context for understanding the company's strengths and capabilities before examining its challenges.
Challenge evaluations of IBM Company: This chapter identifies and analyzes several critical challenges confronting IBM. These include maintaining its strong brand image in a competitive market (Marketing and Sales), managing the procurement of hardware and software, ensuring continuous technological innovation and development, effectively managing its human resources, and maintaining efficient infrastructure. Each challenge is discussed in detail, laying the groundwork for the proposed solutions in the subsequent chapter. The chapter emphasizes the interconnectedness of these challenges and their impact on IBM's overall operations and success.
The proposed new systems: This chapter outlines the new systems proposed to address the challenges identified in the previous chapter. It focuses on two key areas: Quality Control and Management Control. The proposed quality control systems aim to improve product quality and operational procedures, leveraging IBM's existing strengths to enhance efficiency. The proposed management control systems aim to ensure that company objectives are met by providing measurable indicators of progress and helping manage major operations effectively. This chapter presents the solutions as a direct response to the previously discussed challenges.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
International Business Machines (IBM), feasibility study, technological innovation, quality control, management control, marketing, procurement, human resources, infrastructure, computer manufacturing, database technology, supercomputers.
IBM Feasibility Study: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of this feasibility study?
This feasibility study analyzes the challenges facing International Business Machines (IBM) and proposes new systems to improve efficiency and quality. It evaluates IBM's history, innovations, and current challenges across various departments.
What topics are covered in the study?
The study covers IBM's history and technological innovations, challenges in marketing, sales, and procurement, the importance of technological development and human resources, the need for efficient infrastructure, and proposed solutions for improved quality control and management.
What are the key challenges facing IBM according to this study?
The study identifies challenges in marketing and sales, procurement, technological development, human resources, and infrastructure. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of these challenges and their impact on IBM's overall operations.
What are the proposed solutions to address these challenges?
The proposed solutions focus on two key areas: Quality Control and Management Control. Improved quality control systems aim to enhance product quality and operational procedures, while improved management control systems aim to ensure that company objectives are met through measurable indicators and effective management of major operations.
What is the structure of the study?
The study is structured into sections covering an introduction to IBM, an analysis of IBM's innovations and achievements, an evaluation of IBM's challenges, and a presentation of proposed new systems. It also includes a table of contents, objectives and key themes, chapter summaries, and keywords.
What is the historical context provided for IBM?
The study briefly outlines IBM's history, from its origins in 1914 to its current position as a leading computer manufacturer. Key milestones such as the development of the Mark 1 computer and collaboration with Microsoft are highlighted.
What aspects of IBM's operations are analyzed in detail?
The study analyzes IBM's innovations and achievements in technological advancement, including supercomputers, advanced chips, and relational databases. It also delves into specific challenges in marketing and sales, procurement, technological development, human resources, and infrastructure.
What specific improvements are suggested for quality control and management control?
The study proposes quality control systems to improve product quality and operational procedures, leveraging IBM's existing strengths. For management control, it suggests systems providing measurable indicators of progress and helping manage major operations effectively.
What keywords best describe the study's focus?
Key words include: International Business Machines (IBM), feasibility study, technological innovation, quality control, management control, marketing, procurement, human resources, infrastructure, computer manufacturing, database technology, and supercomputers.
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- Felix Otieno (Author), 2012, Feasibility study report of International Business Machines (IBM), Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/266191
