Product development strategy and organizational learning: a tale of two PC makers
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A look into the performance of NEC and Fujitsu in the Japanese computer industry reveals how important product development approach and organizational learning are in business success. NEC is able to maintain its dominance in the Japanese computer market by giving equal importance to aspects of business success, such as technological innovation and persuasion of third-party software and peripheral developers. Fujitsu continues to lag behind NEC due to its inability to establish effective relationships with third-party developers and poor management of resources and product development strategy.
Publication Name: Journal of Product Innovation Management
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0737-6782
Year: 1997
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Establishing a standard: competitive strategy and technological standards in winner-take-all industries
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The long-term success and competitiveness of high-technology companies, particularly computer firms, are dependent upon their ability to promote their technology as an industry standard. This can be achieved through strategic alliances, licensing, proper product positioning and the manufacture of complementary products. Other factors that may affect corporate success include company resources and skills, capabilities of competitors and the height of barriers to imitation.
Publication Name: The Academy of Management Executive
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0896-3789
Year: 1997
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CompUSA's CEO James Halpin on technology, rewards, and commitment
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CompUSA CEO James Halpin believes that the company's culture has enabled it to realize financial success and growth. The company supports incentive plans, company stock, and unlimited employee bonuses. He feels strongly that the company's business model works effectively in foreign cultures and markets, excluding socialist countries. In addition, Halpin is optimistic that CompUSA will continue to be driven by new technology and challenges.
Publication Name: The Academy of Management Executive
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0896-3789
Year: 1999
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