Cisco Case Study 1. Identify what you believe are the most important elements (criteria, processes, specific actions, etc.) of Cisco’s approach to selecting and integrating acquisitions. For each of the elements you have identified, describe why it is important? (What is its purpose)? As we know, Cisco is a high-tech IT Corporation and also a strategic buyer, in other words; it is interested in making a profit by managing any potential IT business for an extended period by separate subsidiary or merger in to Cisco. Hence, Cisco has its own criteria for screening and intergrading acquisitions. In terms of selecting, I found “IT industry” (market segment), “complementary technology or products which can be supported by Cisco’s …show more content…
Cisco could establish plans and timetable for plant and the resources available. 2. How would you improve Cisco’s acquisition and selection process? What is missing? Basic on the analysis above, I think Cisco had followed basic structures of M&A. However, there were several shortages. First of all, the timeline is too shot. Usually, it takes 6 to 10 months to finish integration but 90 days in Cisco. Although speed is important to realize cost savings and retain key employees, highly complex operations must be integrated in a more deliberate and systematic fashion to minimize long-term problems. Secondly, Cisco tends to focus on technology and not enough on the people and processes that will use it. Cisco has MRP system for part and materials but doesn’t have human resource data system. Thirdly, Cisco ignored the financial situation of the acquirers. AS a result, Cisco might overpay for the deals and underestimate the risk of the deals. Fourthly, Cisco might need to improve its communication plans with employees, customers and suppliers. Cisco did provide bonus to employees and evaluate suppliers. But, it ignored the importance of communications. Fifthly, the geographical criteria of Cisco are limit. Cisco might need to expand its location standard to maintain its competence. Finally, the benchmark Cisco used was basic on itself but not the industry standard. It will be a potential problem because Cisco might fail by ignoring the competitors. 3.
industry covers services and platforms with a vast variety of focal markets. The portion of the
4) What advice would you offer John Chambers in managing Cisco’s culture through the transition?
As a member of management Clive Jenkins is responsible for boosting employee morale to ensure that company goals are met
4) Due to the rebounding industry growth rate of 15% in 2011 comparable to the explosive CAGR of 16.1% from 2003-2008 combined with the partial opening of the new plant in Slovenia, OH Rates are most likely to increase with higher volume orders and larger scale operations. This in turn will decrease our bids and make it more attractive for prospective clients.
In this report, we analysed and evaluate the project management of the case: The case, The PCNet Project (A): Project Risk Management in an IT integration Project. We had look into the project definition phase of the PCNet project and discuss some of the problems that emerged during the project in relation to project definition phase. We also evaluated the role of the PCNet project manager and discussed some of the core skillsets demanded by the job role. The risk management aspect of the PCNet project was also studied in our report. Lastly we made recommendations to address the dilemma faced by Jack Muller, the project manager for the PCNet project.
Many of the problems that Carl has found concerning the new employee orientation could have been avoided. Carl is a recently hired employee himself. He should have kept up with the progress of the new employee orientation and checked on the files for the applicants. ABC, Inc. should also have made sure that their new employee was capable of doing his job efficiently. If Carl had stayed on top of his project, the problems that he faced would not have occurred.
The product of the company is not having a broad scope to compete in the market. With companies like CISCO having broader products, its very difficult to compete in the market. So the company needs to create a more viable business model and upgrade the products.The technical solution of the
The reason 2013 intangible assets make up more of the total assets compared to 2013 intangible assets is due to the NDS acquisition that occurred in 2013
The factors that are to be considered are whether there will be an efficient integration of the employees, whether the user gets satisfied with the integration among the two organizations, whether the integration can be done within the specified budget by supporting the specifications of one company with the other company.
The case study focuses on an employee, Paul Keller, who is being affected by a number of factors. His job performance is hindered by constraints such as his work environment, his home environment, stressors, mood, and the management style of his superior. The case study demonstrates how his job performance is affected and what the consequences could be as a result of his poor job performance and lack of concentration.
1a. How did Cisco find itself in trouble with regard to its intended IT prior to Brad Boston's arrival?
1. Study the networked supply chain concept as implemented by Cisco. What are its strengths and weaknesses?
computer hardware sector. The company has a high brand value in the market due to its cost
Apex, a chemical manufacturer, has the option of commercializing one of its compounds due to resource scarcity. Apex needs to examine both choices and take into consideration the analysis of market size and trend, value proposition, market knowledge and share, and forecasted revenue for each of the compound before it decides which compound to commercialize.
We will further discuss what led to this situation, and give a recommendation on the changes that should have been made prior to the divestiture in 1984.