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).
Table of Contents
1. Abstract
2. Introduction of IBM
3. IBM analysis and evaluations
3.1 Innovations and achievements
4. Challenge evaluations of IBM Company
5. The proposed new systems
6. Progressive reports
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Phase one and two progress
7. Activity Report
7.1 Problems experienced
7.2 Proposed solutions
8. Trouble report
Objectives and Themes
The primary objective of this report is to conduct a feasibility study for the implementation of new operational systems within IBM to address existing technical and managerial challenges. It explores the current state of the company, evaluates specific operational hurdles, and assesses the progress and complications associated with the transition to modernized, efficient business systems.
- Historical context and innovation milestones of IBM
- Evaluation of operational challenges across key business departments
- Conceptualization of new systems for quality and management control
- Analysis of phase-based project implementation and associated setbacks
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Challenge evaluations of IBM Company
Marketing and Sales- IBM has a strong-willed popular brand image which has effectively made IBM well known all over the world. It is a company which stresses basic technology values i.e. technology and quality, performance and exclusiveness and many other values w2hich make International Business Machines. The idea behind the use and perfection of IBM values and interests can be stressed with the provision and showcasing of their products and market strategies. In addition to a communication and use of these values, IBM also endeavors in the use of other methods in the promotion of its products and its capacity hence a continuous challenge.
Procurement- These is the purchasing, ordering and subsequent ordering of production raw materials and other useful products. In the production and operation processes of IBM, there is always one major challenge of the procurements of hardware and software. These have really become a major procurement challenge leading to all plants to manage their productions interpedently to ensure a continuous supply of procurement processes and products.
Technological Development- In technological technology IBM has a challenge of enacting and ensuring a continuous technologically development and innovation. These are impacted through bringing new products and research development in the market.
Summary of Chapters
Abstract: Outlines the necessity of resolving operational challenges through a new, planned, and budgeted system to ensure company sustainability.
Introduction of IBM: Provides a brief history of IBM's founding, its evolution in research and development, and its significant milestones in the computer industry.
IBM analysis and evaluations: Details the company’s history of innovation, focusing on its research contributions and technological breakthroughs.
Challenge evaluations of IBM Company: Analyzes specific departmental challenges, including marketing, procurement, technological development, human resources, and infrastructure.
The proposed new systems: Describes the conceptualized systems for quality control and management control designed to enhance operational efficiency.
Progressive reports: Discusses the systematic approach to implementing new solutions and provides an update on the progress of phase one and two.
Activity Report: Documents the problems encountered during the project and suggests solutions to improve development and resource management.
Trouble report: Highlights critical issues, such as labor strikes and system integration failures, that have delayed full implementation.
Keywords
IBM, Feasibility Study, Operational Efficiency, System Implementation, Quality Control, Management Control, Information Technology, Business Computers, Procurement, Human Resources, Infrastructure, Project Management, Innovation, Technological Advancement, Database Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core purpose of this feasibility study?
The report aims to evaluate the necessity and progress of implementing new operational systems at IBM to resolve current business challenges and improve production efficiency.
Which areas of the company are analyzed in this report?
The report covers marketing and sales, procurement, technological development, human resources, and infrastructure.
What is the primary goal of the proposed new systems?
The goal is to modernize company operations through quality control and management control systems to ensure goals are met and product quality is maintained.
Which scientific methodology is used for this assessment?
The study utilizes structured system analysis and design principles to define requirements and evaluate the feasibility of organizational changes.
What is the focus of the main section of the report?
The main part focuses on identifying operational challenges, proposing technical and managerial solutions, and reporting on the progress and obstacles of the implementation phases.
What are the main characteristics that define this report?
It is characterized by a focus on system development, project management, organizational restructuring, and the identification of barriers to technological innovation.
How has the labor strike impacted the project timeline?
The strike, along with disagreements between teams, has delayed the completion of the project, extending the timeline from six weeks to nine weeks.
What are the risks of running parallel systems during the transition?
Running parallel systems creates risks of data duplication, information overwriting, loss of customer records, and significant unbudgeted financial costs.
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- Felix Otieno (Author), 2012, Feasibility study report of International Business Machines (IBM), Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/266191
