Louis V Gerstner - The Man Who Turned IBM Around
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Case Details: |
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LDEN007 |
For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 300;
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ThemesCorporate Social Responsibility
Themes
Great Leaders |
| Case Length |
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14 Pages |
| Period |
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1992-2001 |
| Pub Date |
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2002 |
| Teaching Note |
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Not Available |
| Organization |
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IBM |
| Industry |
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Information
Technology |
| Countries |
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USA |
Abstract:
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The case examines in detail the way in which Louis V. Gerstner transformed one
of the most admired companies in the US - IBM, from a loss-making one to a
market leader.
The case further examines the leadership qualities of Gerstner
which contributed to this transformation.
It also gives an account of Gerstner's past experiences, and how he learned from
those experiences.
The case details several measures taken by Gerstner to turn
IBM around including customer orientation, reducing work force, decentralizing
decision making, developing e-business strategies etc.
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Issues:
» Understand and appreciate the role of a leader in reviving the fortunes
of a loss making company.
Contents:
Keywords:
Louis V. Gerstner, US, IBM, loss-making, market leader,
leadership qualities, Gerstner, IBM around, customer orientation, reducing work
force, decentralizing decision making, developing e-business strategies
Louis V Gerstner - The Man Who Turned IBM Around
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