This document analyzes organizational change at Apple and Nokia as they shifted production to focus on touchscreen smartphones. It uses the Weisbard Six-Box diagnostic model to evaluate the change, examining the companies' purposes, structures, relationships, leadership, rewards and mechanisms. It finds that while both aimed to be technology leaders, Apple has emerged more successful by aggressively innovating software. Nokia saw initial success but declined due to lagging software development. The change was effective for Nokia initially but it lost market share by not keeping pace with trends. Recommendations are made to overcome potential resistance to change.
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Name:
Course:Managing Organizational Change
Date:9/15/13
Practitioners and writers like Lee Bolman, Terrence Deal, Gareth Morgan, and Mary Jo Hatch claim that the images that people hold of companies or organizations influence their interpretations of what they think is going on, what they think it has to happen and the way they think things ought to happen. The images can be seen as metaphors or frames that people hold in their minds. These images of change and of managing influence the ideas of people and what people think management of change is about. This paper discusses these images of managing change in relation to two organozatins, the Microsoft Company and Apple Company.
The facts from the week one proposal are that the drive for change for Microsoft Company is the rising level of competition that calls for a need to have differentiated and integrated products. Information related to this is that the company has been able to develop integrated devices such as Windows phones and services like Bing. In order to have a range of products, the company wishes to acquire the mobile device sector of Nokia Corporation. On the side of the Apple company, the drive for change is innovation and high tech pressures to be in a position to maintain its high levels of technology. As a result, the company has managed to produce efficient products such as iPhone 5s, iOS 7, and other services (Luecke, 2003).
The changes in Microsoft Company are that it shifted from manufacturing computer software to produce products and services that meets the needs of consumers. This is through the production of windows phones and services such as Bing. The change had a positive impact to the company as it was in a position to acquire more customers and increase its profitability. In addition, the company gained growth ability and complex situations faced by the company in its business operations and accuracy in running the businesses that were initially absent.
To Apple Inc. the changes helped it maintain its image as the top ranked technology software innovator through producing products that are more efficient. Through the change, the CEO of the company held a legacy as one of the best managers. The change also made the company acquire more customers and therefore it was in a position to add more employees that participated in the design of the products and marketing. The change also influenced the key competitors to the company such as Samsung as they had to change to counter the increased level of competition from Apple Inc (Luecke, 2003).
The changes in the two companies are similar in terms of innovation and growth drivers for change. In addition, both the companies benefited from the change, as they were able to attract more customers and.
This document discusses managing organizational change and provides strategies for overcoming resistance to change. It outlines the key stages of the change process and emphasizes the importance of leadership and communication. A case study is also referenced to illustrate how to balance the various elements involved in managing change effectively.
The Leader’s Role in ManagingChange Five Cases ofTechnolo.docxoreo10
The Leader’s Role in Managing
Change: Five Cases of
Technology-Enabled Business
Transformation K A L L O L K U M A R B A S U
Transformation is critical for any organization to
succeed, and technology-enabled change has become
a widespread means of improving responsiveness to
competition and customer satisfaction. In the cur-
rent climate of economic uncertainty, the impera-
tives that are instrumental in pushing organizations
to consider transformation include innovation, busi-
ness agility to adapt to external changes efficiently
and effectively, the alignment of information tech-
nology (IT) and business strategy, and global de-
mand and support for new ideas and new opportuni-
ties. The critical success factor for such initiatives lies
in effective leadership to manage the changes associ-
ated with both people and processes. A review of the
various aspects of leadership and change manage-
ment and an analysis of five case studies in technol-
ogy transformation identify the common leadership
parameters that can lead to the effective and efficient
adoption of change. C ⃝ 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
The contemporary globalized business environ-
ment demands not just incremental improvements
but periodic transformations, particularly when
a firm relies on technology for its competitive
advantage. Consequently, enterprises increasingly
need to think about fundamental change—business
transformation—to gain or maintain competitive
advantage. Global annual information technology
(IT) expenditure has exceeded $2.5 trillion (Gart-
ner, 2014), yet less than half of large-scale IT trans-
formation initiatives ever come close to realizing
the anticipated benefits. KPMG (2003) reported that
among 230 of the largest global companies it sur-
veyed, 57 percent had to write off at least one IT
project in the past 12 months, and only 41 percent
were able to determine how much the failure had
cost their organization.
In most of these cases, failure was attributed to
leadership. The magnitude, urgency, and nature
of the transformation; the capabilities and failings
of the organization; and the personal style of the
leader all influence the nature of a CEO’s role
(Aiken & Keller, 2007). A transformational model
of leadership is gaining prominence in organizations
characterized by geographically dispersed busi-
nesses, technological diversity, and a fast-changing
environment.
Change requires creating a new system and then in-
stitutionalizing the new approaches (Kotter, 1996).
Research has demonstrated that there is a posi-
tive relationship between transformational leader-
ship and employees’ commitment to the organiza-
tional change effort (Bass & Riggio, 2005) and to
the leader (Kark & Shamir, 2002). Transformation
efforts inevitably lose steam if leaders fail to create
the desired mind-sets on the part of employees or to
ensure that the right people are spending the right
amount of time on driving necessary changes.
Although transformational change man ...
2.The Ultimate Guide for Process Change Management in Business.pdfBelayet Hossain
This document provides an in-depth guide to process change management in business. It discusses what process change management is, the types of change management, and the phases of a change management process. It also covers change management templates, facets like change management in Agile and managing risks during change. Process change management refers to introducing and managing change in an organization through a systematic course of action to improve processes and adapt to evolving business needs. Effective change management is important for organizations to stay relevant and competitive in a changing business environment.
Operational Excellence and Change Management in Malaysia Contextoon fok yew
This document summarizes a research article about operational excellence and change management in Malaysian companies. The researchers developed a conceptual framework that managing organizational change can positively influence operational excellence, but this is dependent on employees being committed to change. They analyzed how factors like leadership, technology, human resources, culture, structure, and strategy relate to managing change and operational excellence. The study focused on electrical and electronics companies in Malaysia, aiming to understand how well they implement change management and achieve operational excellence. It identified gaps in the literature around how different elements of change management collectively influence performance.
The document discusses organizational change and the importance of change for organizations to adapt and succeed. It notes that change can alarm members of a system but is crucial for organizations. When implementing change, leaders may underestimate consequences, potentially resulting in failure. For change to succeed, especially in today's fast-paced business world, companies should educate employees to understand and support change. The document reviews literature on theories of organizational change from 1987 to 1999.
Running head DOCTORAL QUALIFYING EXAMINATION PAGE 1DOC.docxjeanettehully
This document provides an overview of a doctoral qualifying examination covering four courses in a business administration program: leading change, business intelligence and information systems, management strategy for performance, and marketing strategy and consumer behavior. It discusses key concepts from each course, including the history of leading change from the 1960s to present, different leadership styles and their impact on change initiatives, reasons for organizational resistance to change, and the importance of change motivation. The document concludes that leading successful organizational change is complex but can benefit from factors like strong leadership, effective communication, and addressing employee concerns.
WHY SOME ORGANISATIONAL CHANGES PERSIST,
WHILE OTHERS DECAY
This report has studied the theory and practice of change management and its constituent elements that are essential for change sustainability in an organization.
The work is focused on the study of people and their resistance to change as one of the integrated elements of the five categories influencing change sustainability: managerial; leadership; cultural; political; temporal.
In this study, an attempt was made to observe options to reduce this resistance, which basically means changing human behavior by creating a teamwork environment, motivation and participating in the change themselves.
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PART 1 – COMPARISON OF CHANGE IN TWO COMPANIES
Name:
Course:Managing Organizational Change
Date:9/15/13
Practitioners and writers like Lee Bolman, Terrence Deal, Gareth Morgan, and Mary Jo Hatch claim that the images that people hold of companies or organizations influence their interpretations of what they think is going on, what they think it has to happen and the way they think things ought to happen. The images can be seen as metaphors or frames that people hold in their minds. These images of change and of managing influence the ideas of people and what people think management of change is about. This paper discusses these images of managing change in relation to two organozatins, the Microsoft Company and Apple Company.
The facts from the week one proposal are that the drive for change for Microsoft Company is the rising level of competition that calls for a need to have differentiated and integrated products. Information related to this is that the company has been able to develop integrated devices such as Windows phones and services like Bing. In order to have a range of products, the company wishes to acquire the mobile device sector of Nokia Corporation. On the side of the Apple company, the drive for change is innovation and high tech pressures to be in a position to maintain its high levels of technology. As a result, the company has managed to produce efficient products such as iPhone 5s, iOS 7, and other services (Luecke, 2003).
The changes in Microsoft Company are that it shifted from manufacturing computer software to produce products and services that meets the needs of consumers. This is through the production of windows phones and services such as Bing. The change had a positive impact to the company as it was in a position to acquire more customers and increase its profitability. In addition, the company gained growth ability and complex situations faced by the company in its business operations and accuracy in running the businesses that were initially absent.
To Apple Inc. the changes helped it maintain its image as the top ranked technology software innovator through producing products that are more efficient. Through the change, the CEO of the company held a legacy as one of the best managers. The change also made the company acquire more customers and therefore it was in a position to add more employees that participated in the design of the products and marketing. The change also influenced the key competitors to the company such as Samsung as they had to change to counter the increased level of competition from Apple Inc (Luecke, 2003).
The changes in the two companies are similar in terms of innovation and growth drivers for change. In addition, both the companies benefited from the change, as they were able to attract more customers and.
This document discusses managing organizational change and provides strategies for overcoming resistance to change. It outlines the key stages of the change process and emphasizes the importance of leadership and communication. A case study is also referenced to illustrate how to balance the various elements involved in managing change effectively.
The Leader’s Role in ManagingChange Five Cases ofTechnolo.docxoreo10
The Leader’s Role in Managing
Change: Five Cases of
Technology-Enabled Business
Transformation K A L L O L K U M A R B A S U
Transformation is critical for any organization to
succeed, and technology-enabled change has become
a widespread means of improving responsiveness to
competition and customer satisfaction. In the cur-
rent climate of economic uncertainty, the impera-
tives that are instrumental in pushing organizations
to consider transformation include innovation, busi-
ness agility to adapt to external changes efficiently
and effectively, the alignment of information tech-
nology (IT) and business strategy, and global de-
mand and support for new ideas and new opportuni-
ties. The critical success factor for such initiatives lies
in effective leadership to manage the changes associ-
ated with both people and processes. A review of the
various aspects of leadership and change manage-
ment and an analysis of five case studies in technol-
ogy transformation identify the common leadership
parameters that can lead to the effective and efficient
adoption of change. C ⃝ 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
The contemporary globalized business environ-
ment demands not just incremental improvements
but periodic transformations, particularly when
a firm relies on technology for its competitive
advantage. Consequently, enterprises increasingly
need to think about fundamental change—business
transformation—to gain or maintain competitive
advantage. Global annual information technology
(IT) expenditure has exceeded $2.5 trillion (Gart-
ner, 2014), yet less than half of large-scale IT trans-
formation initiatives ever come close to realizing
the anticipated benefits. KPMG (2003) reported that
among 230 of the largest global companies it sur-
veyed, 57 percent had to write off at least one IT
project in the past 12 months, and only 41 percent
were able to determine how much the failure had
cost their organization.
In most of these cases, failure was attributed to
leadership. The magnitude, urgency, and nature
of the transformation; the capabilities and failings
of the organization; and the personal style of the
leader all influence the nature of a CEO’s role
(Aiken & Keller, 2007). A transformational model
of leadership is gaining prominence in organizations
characterized by geographically dispersed busi-
nesses, technological diversity, and a fast-changing
environment.
Change requires creating a new system and then in-
stitutionalizing the new approaches (Kotter, 1996).
Research has demonstrated that there is a posi-
tive relationship between transformational leader-
ship and employees’ commitment to the organiza-
tional change effort (Bass & Riggio, 2005) and to
the leader (Kark & Shamir, 2002). Transformation
efforts inevitably lose steam if leaders fail to create
the desired mind-sets on the part of employees or to
ensure that the right people are spending the right
amount of time on driving necessary changes.
Although transformational change man ...
2.The Ultimate Guide for Process Change Management in Business.pdfBelayet Hossain
This document provides an in-depth guide to process change management in business. It discusses what process change management is, the types of change management, and the phases of a change management process. It also covers change management templates, facets like change management in Agile and managing risks during change. Process change management refers to introducing and managing change in an organization through a systematic course of action to improve processes and adapt to evolving business needs. Effective change management is important for organizations to stay relevant and competitive in a changing business environment.
Operational Excellence and Change Management in Malaysia Contextoon fok yew
This document summarizes a research article about operational excellence and change management in Malaysian companies. The researchers developed a conceptual framework that managing organizational change can positively influence operational excellence, but this is dependent on employees being committed to change. They analyzed how factors like leadership, technology, human resources, culture, structure, and strategy relate to managing change and operational excellence. The study focused on electrical and electronics companies in Malaysia, aiming to understand how well they implement change management and achieve operational excellence. It identified gaps in the literature around how different elements of change management collectively influence performance.
The document discusses organizational change and the importance of change for organizations to adapt and succeed. It notes that change can alarm members of a system but is crucial for organizations. When implementing change, leaders may underestimate consequences, potentially resulting in failure. For change to succeed, especially in today's fast-paced business world, companies should educate employees to understand and support change. The document reviews literature on theories of organizational change from 1987 to 1999.
Running head DOCTORAL QUALIFYING EXAMINATION PAGE 1DOC.docxjeanettehully
This document provides an overview of a doctoral qualifying examination covering four courses in a business administration program: leading change, business intelligence and information systems, management strategy for performance, and marketing strategy and consumer behavior. It discusses key concepts from each course, including the history of leading change from the 1960s to present, different leadership styles and their impact on change initiatives, reasons for organizational resistance to change, and the importance of change motivation. The document concludes that leading successful organizational change is complex but can benefit from factors like strong leadership, effective communication, and addressing employee concerns.
WHY SOME ORGANISATIONAL CHANGES PERSIST,
WHILE OTHERS DECAY
This report has studied the theory and practice of change management and its constituent elements that are essential for change sustainability in an organization.
The work is focused on the study of people and their resistance to change as one of the integrated elements of the five categories influencing change sustainability: managerial; leadership; cultural; political; temporal.
In this study, an attempt was made to observe options to reduce this resistance, which basically means changing human behavior by creating a teamwork environment, motivation and participating in the change themselves.
The document discusses organizational change management. It defines OCM as managing changes to an organization's culture, policies, processes and employee roles in response to business needs and technology changes. Effective OCM requires assessing needs, clear communication, coaching employees through change, and training. John Kotter's influential 8-step model for successful change management is described, including establishing urgency, building teams, communicating vision, empowering employees and creating short-term wins. The roles and responsibilities of change managers are also outlined.
This document discusses organizational change and a five-step change model used by the consulting firm Change Management Solutions, Inc. The five steps are: 1) planning, 2) leading, 3) evaluating, 4) handling change resistance, and 5) avoiding burnout. The model emphasizes culture, leadership, and planning to prevent failure during change initiatives. It promotes transformational and transactional leadership to accomplish change sustainably.
The document discusses continuous organizational improvement at ASDA, a British supermarket chain. It identifies several areas for improvement, including using new technologies like e-procurement and RFID to make operations more efficient. Introducing changes requires senior leadership commitment, a culture of continuous learning and innovation, and a focus on customer needs. Proposed changes are assessed for their impact and how well they align activities with strategic goals. Determining the required changes involves stakeholder agreement and establishing an environment where people can facilitate ongoing improvement.
The concept of change management in today’s business worldAlexander Decker
This document discusses change management in today's business world. It provides an overview of Lewin's three-stage change model of unfreezing, moving, and refreezing. It also discusses other models of planned organizational change like the action research model. The key aspects of successful change management highlighted include gaining employee commitment, addressing resistance to change, and institutionalizing changes.
The document discusses the causes of organizational change within companies. It provides examples of changes happening at the author's employer, Paragon Systems, including implementing new software and office renovations. Organizational changes can be driven by factors like technology, customers, competition, markets, politics, and finances. Changes include updating products, mergers and acquisitions between companies, strategic refocusing, and structural or process changes like new checkout systems. The conclusion states that change is inevitable for companies to stay relevant as markets and technologies evolve.
Organizational change refers to alterations made to the structure, roles, technology, or other elements of an organization. It is a natural part of organizational life as organizations must adapt to remain competitive in a changing environment. There are many forces both internal and external that drive organizational change, including changes in technology, markets, social trends, workforce demographics, and competition. Effective organizational change involves establishing a need for change, developing a vision and strategy, communicating the vision, removing obstacles, and celebrating short-term wins.
Organizational change management aims to successfully implement significant changes through understanding, preparation, execution and taking full advantage of the changes. Lewin's force field analysis model states that change occurs through a three step process of unfreezing old ways of thinking, changing to new ways of thinking and behaviors, and refreezing the changes into place. The document also discusses various strategies for minimizing resistance to change such as communication, learning, employee involvement, stress management, and negotiation.
This document discusses a successful change management initiative in a government research and development organization in India. The organization previously had a project-based structure, but was reorganized into a matrix structure with groups for design, development, testing, and implementation. This allowed for better knowledge sharing and resource allocation across projects. Key steps taken included establishing a change management team, communicating the need for change, analyzing costs and risks, and empowering staff. The new structure improved documentation, coordination between groups, and on-time delivery of projects to clients. As a result, employee and client satisfaction increased.
The document discusses a case study of implementing change management in a government R&D organization in India. The organization previously had a project-based structure but faced challenges like missed deadlines, duplication of work, and low customer satisfaction. It implemented a matrix structure with groups for design, development, testing, and implementation. This improved documentation, reuse of components, reduced defects and costs, and increased customer satisfaction. Key aspects of the successful change management included establishing urgency, building a dedicated team, empowering staff, and making the change permanent.
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The changes that were first seen at Apple were in 1997 when Steve Jobs returned to the company. He generally changes the course of the company by simplifying things through his collaboration with Jonathan Ives. They generally grafted a very special design aesthetic for Apple(Daft& Sandburg, 2000).In a period of 4 years after coming back to the company‚ he was able to distill the company’s product matrix into pro desktop‚ pro notebook‚ consumer notebook‚ and consumer desk top. He also eliminated competitions in the company’s management that existed in product development process. This played a very important part in enabling the company to change its course in a quick manner in response to technological changes‚ changes in users‚ changes in markets‚ and the general changes that were going on around the world at that time. He generally changed the company’s hardware strategy. It was through his leadership that the company was able to bring products such as iPod‚ iPhone‚ and the iPad. However‚ under the leadership of Tim Cook the company has also undergone some remarkable changes.
Apple‚ Inc. has undergone considerable amount of change since the time when Tim Cook took over as the CEO from the former CEO Steve Jobs. It is important to note that Cook has tried as much as possible to maintain the unique corporate culture of Apple while taking the company through a term of organizational change.In general terms‚ under the leadership of Cook‚ Apple has become more corporate compared to the time when it was under the leadership of Steve jobs. It is also important to point out that since the time that Cook took over the leadership of the company the company has generally gone up by a market value the is approximately $140 billion.
One of the areas where Cook has stressed in the company is the enhancement of operational efficiency. The company’s has been faced with a breakage of the warehouses‚ factories‚ and suppliers when he joined the company in 1998. He generally strengthened the company’s corporation with the contract manufacturers aboard and mainly the ones in China. The other important organizational changes that have been stressed on by the company’s CEO are the ones that would aid in increasing collaboration across software‚ hardware‚ and services. In the year 2012‚ the company made executive management changes that were aimed at increasing collaboration between its world-class software‚ hardware‚ and service teams. Part of those changes involved some members of the executive management‚ such asCraig Fderrighi‚ Eddy Cue‚ Bob Mansfield‚ and Jony Ive adding more responsibilities to their various roles in the company.It is important to point out that most of these changes that were brought into the company’s executive management and their teams were aimed at strengthening the services an.
The document discusses the effect and management of change in organizations. It covers several key points:
1) Technological advances and globalization have transformed businesses, requiring organizations to be agile and adapt to changes in order to survive. However, managing change comes with many challenges.
2) Common challenges to effective change management include employee resistance, lack of preparedness, and failure to address both positive and negative implications of changes. Successful change requires leadership support, clear communication, and change readiness across the organization.
3) The literature review discusses how changes should address organizational problems, involve employees, and have a clear purpose. Effective change management also requires leadership, communication, coordination, and building change readiness among all stakeholders.
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The Effect and Management of Change in Organizations
Background
Continued advances in technology and globalization have transformed the way businesses are conducted across the world. Rapid technological change ensures that new products and services come up faster than demands for them are created. Alongside, as nations develop and get richer, new markets emerge, creating opportunities for businesses around the world. Such changes have been the driving force for today’s business organization to be agile so as to remain relevant in their domains and thus remain in business (Okenda, Thuo, & Kithinji, 2017). External changes demand internal changes; thus, to survive in any given environment, organizations must accommodate change. Easy access of knowledge to spearhead organization changes is foundational for such crucial endeavors. However, other environmental factors, such as political and sociological factors, influence what kind of change is implemented. A review of organizational policies and operations must be considered before carrying out any change (Janssen, Wimmer, & Deljoo, 2015). Organizations must prepare well and put considerable effort to succeed in carrying out and managing change. Willing participation of all stakeholders is paramount to efficient change management.
The change process in an organization is not devoid of challenges. Change is always a difficult thing for any organization to sell to its stakeholders, in particular employees. The low success rate in change management is a discouraging factor for any organization planning change. Also, the manner in which change is implemented dictates its success or failure. In some cases, organizations tend to rush in with change initiatives without in-depth comprehension and end up losing focus along the way. In some other cases, organizations are overwhelmed by change concepts, which put them in very volatile and risky situation. Equally, change implementers overlook the implications of change and thus lack the structures in place to manage such limitations (Okenda, Thuo, & Kithinji, 2017). To achieve success in a change endeavor, it is imperative for the leadership to factor in focus, sufficient knowledge, preparedness, and well-laid-out structures within the system. Thus, an effective organizational leadership is essential in achieving success in any change initiative.
As much as some organizations are opposed to change, global business dynamics often make it inevitable. Failure to adapt to the forces of globalization and technological innovation will lead to extinction of businesses, unless they adapt to the new realities. Organizational policies in this respect are no longer relevant as businesses have to survive in their highly competitive domains, let alone prosper (Janssen, Wimmer, & Deljoo, 2015). Today’s businesses need to grapple with ch.
Integrating Organisational Change within IT Transition and TransformationNUS-ISS
Presented by Jamie Donoghue, Principal Consultant, UXC Consulting at ISS-UXC Seminar: Move IT from Cost to Value Centre using IT Service Management and COBIT on 25 July 2014.
The document discusses leading change versus managing change. It notes that while change management focuses on keeping change efforts under control, change leadership is about driving large-scale transformation through establishing a sense of urgency, developing a vision, empowering broad-based action, generating short-term wins, and incorporating changes into the culture. Effective change leadership requires strategy, governance, seamless execution, and emphasizing dialogue to make the process relevant and the changes doable. Leaders must own the change themselves through putting skin in the game, working closely with employees, and embracing change as part of their role.
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The Change Analysis
According to Tock (2012), a successful CEO possesses 5 traits such as passionate curiosity, team smarts, fearlessness, simple mindset, and battle hardened confidence. However, not all CEOs possess these traits. Thus, a strong sense of leadership is vital when there comes a time when an organization needs a change to maintain or become successful. Two companies that currently acquired new CEOs are Yahoo and Apple. Both companies have been gone through changes within the organization with the new CEOs.
Yahoo organization has increased its revenue in stocks, acquisitions, and business launches under the current CEO’s, Marissa Mayer, leadership success (Mangalindan, 2013). One of the biggest changes that Mayer implemented was ending the work from home program. The change brought about scrutiny not only from the employees of Yahoo but other companies as well (Koster, 2013). However, despite the scrutiny and negativity around the change, the CEO stood her ground and instead implemented new changes to positively influence collaboration and productivity in the workplace. For instance, Mayer ensured that she communicated to all employees via web as well. Also, in order for Mayer to create the change, she hosted social happy hours which allowed employees to bond with one another and also allowed free meals in the cafeteria to all staff members (Koster, 2013). She transformed the culture of the company to collaborate together to become a successful organization again.
In addition, Apple has gone through changes as well with the current CEO Tim Cook. Under Tim Cook, the executive leadership has expanded with promotions and extra responsibilities for these members (Guglielmo, 2012). With the recent launch of a faulty Maps application for the Iphone, there were heavy negative press and scrutiny about the organization. Cook addressed the problem by removing Scott Forstall, who was responsible for the software to become an interim advisor instead. Instead, he appointed several executives to higher positions and gave them higher compensation. The change was to retain the executives and reward the employees for their years of service to the company (Guglielmo, 2012).
The similar changes that the companies have gone through are the change of CEOs. Apple had to change CEO due to the medical ailment of the former CEO, Steve Jobs. However, it was already a successful and growing company that is continually increasing its revenue. Tim Cook, the current CEO has made changes to increase executive leadership in order to retain their service to the organization. As a result, the company’s low turnover rate in the company continues to be low as with Steve Job’s leadership role (Guglielmo, 2012). Cook also wants to change the image of Apple to become more a philanthropist organization. Cook wants to continue to expand the organization, however give back more to charities and the communities (Internation Business). As for Yahoo, the recent chang ...
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Transformational Change Management Plan
Tracey Urban
HRMT440-1402B-02
Instructor: Ericka Smith
June 16, 2014
Transformational change management plan
Introduction
Off shoring is a form of outsourcing where by some operations and activities of a company are carried out in another country with an aim off reducing labor expenses or to enter new markets among other benefits associated with it (Grossman, 2008). The overall basic effort is cutting on costs.
Off shoring of the production activities of the company affected many of the stakeholders. First, most of the employees were misplaced due to the lay-offs when the production facilities were moved to another country. Most of them were not able to secure other new jobs and this in turn affected the local economy of the domestic country. Off shoring also enabled the business to access new market areas with new clients. This is by bringing the products closer to the businesses target market and also boosting the brand of the business in the new territory. The clients were also affected by the plan. This is due to the ambiguity in the requirements of the clients and their deliverables due to off shoring.
The change was initiated by the loss of business to a competitor. The loss of business required a radical change in the business model of the company and the company planned for off shoring. The transformational change will enable the business to reposition itself in the market (Weerakkody, 2011).
The transformational change has been well accepted. This is because of the general acknowledgement that this process will allow the company to take advantage of the savings that will be associated with it. Off shoring will provide benefits such as lower costs of products and
services to the clients and this will offset the financial issues associated with the huge layoffs of the long term employees.
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1. Executive summary
Objectives
Change management recommendations
2. Integrated change management
Gather input
Develop strategy
Plan
Execute
Risks
3. Change management strategy and plan of activities
Approach and recommendations
Team structure
Interaction
Change network
Change agents
Change readiness survey
4. Stake holder high level analysis
External
Government
Employees
5. Appendices
A change is considered to be a transformational change if it alters the basic nature of a firm. These changes occur when there is need for a company to improve its performance, cut costs or turn around crisis thus it is a key source of competitive advantage for a company. Some of the organizational changes that are considered to be transformational changes are restructuring, reengineering and downsizing.
Firms cannot just keep what they have been doing because in a business environment, there is a stiff competition in the market and to be competitive and up-to0date with the current market, a f ...
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This document provides an overview of organizational change models and how Microsoft implemented changes. It discusses Lewin's three-stage change model of unfreezing, changing, and refreezing. It also examines Kotter's 8-step change model and Cooperrider's Appreciative Inquiry model. When the pandemic hit, Microsoft realized it needed to change to meet new customer and employee demands. It implemented changes using the PROPEL and ADKAR models, introducing new AI features and tools to enable remote work. This organizational change helped both employees and customers be more efficient and successful.
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Both articles highlight the fact that middle-class students seem to benefit more from summer reading programs than their lower-SES peers. While we would hope that summer reading programs would have the same positive impact on all students, this information did not totally surprise me. Differences in funding, materials, and ability to recruit enough high-quality teachers for summer programs could be more difficult in lower-socioeconomic areas. In addition, the articles did not dive into other factors in the students’ lives that may be contributing to their performance such as attendance, how well-rested they are, trauma they have experiences that impacts their ability to focus during instruction, and the impact of being taught by a teacher who the students may not know or have a relationship with. Additionally, there could be a mismatch between the instructional practices and the specific needs of the students. Even though summer reading programs are only for a short time, I would challenge teachers to put energy into getting to know the students and building trust with them. This is a key foundation that is needed for learning to take place.
In challenging teachers during summer program and the regular school year to ”break out of the mold” to create better outcomes for students classified with low SES, in addition to building relationships with students, I would encourage them to build connections with their families. This may involve thinking outside the box and leaving their comfort zone. It could entail holding a parent-teacher conference off campus, closer to their home or in their community. It could also include providing resources and instructional videos to parents so they can help support their children at home. There are many parents who want to support their children academically, but they do not know how and may be uncomfortable asking the teacher for assistance. In addition, I would urge teachers to capitalize on the strengths and interests of their students to engage them in learning activities and provide them with opportunities to shine. We do not have to, and should not, be satisfied with the idea that low SES students will automatically not be able to perform. These students are capable of learning and growth just as much as any other student. I think data from test scores that demonstrate a gap between the performance of students classified as economically disadvantaged and not economically disadvantaged has led some people to hold the belief that students classified as low SES will not perform well. I think the way that school “report card” grades are published also perpetuates this belief, as it shows the test scores, but does not provide an explanation of or include any solutions for the many larger societal factors that contribute to those scores including high teacher turn over, lack of resources, child trauma, lack of sleep, lack of nutrition, crime & safety, and education level of parents.
It w.
Elementary Statistics (MATH220)
Assignment:
Statistical Project & Presentation
Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to supplement lecture material by having the students to do a case study on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.
***The best way to understand something is to experience it for yourself.
Guideline for Analyzing Data and Writing a Report
Below is a general outline of the topics that should be included in your report.
1.
Introduction.
State the topic of your study.
2.
Define Population.
Define the population that you intend for your study to represent.
3.
Define Variable.
Define clearly the variable that you obtained during your data collection; this should include information on how the variable is measured and what possible values this variable has.
4.
Data Collection.
Describe your data collection process, including your data source, your sampling strategy, and what steps you took to avoid bias.
5.
Study Design.
Describe the procedures you followed to analyze your data.
6.
Results: Descriptive Statistics.
Give the relevant descriptive statistics for the sample you collected.
7.
Results: Statistical Analysis.
Describe the results of your statistical analysis.
8.
Findings.
Interpret the results of your analysis in the context of your original research question. Was your hypothesis supported by your statistical analyses? Explain.
9.
Discussion.
What conclusions, if any, do you believe you can draw as a result of your study? If the results were not what you expected, what factors might explain your results? What did you learn from the project about the population you studied? What did you learn about the research variable? What did you learn about the specific statistical test you conducted?
.
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Transformational Change Management Plan
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Transformational Change Management Plan
Tracey Urban
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Introduction
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When writing the report, be sure you address the following questions:
Why did you select this element from among all the rest?
Do you think that all kinds of music could exist without your selected element? Elaborate on your view.
Describe a piece of music that highlights the use of your selected element.
I encourage students do research on their element of music in order to get ideas for their reports. All reports must be original works!
Do not quote any source or anybody’s thoughts. Quotes are not permitted in this Instruments Report. I am interested in your own personal thoughts, opinions, and the material you have learned from your research.
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Elements of GenreAfter watching three of the five .docxtoltonkendal
Elements of Genre
After watching three of the five movie clips listed in the
Multimedia
section, above, describe how they fit into a specific genre (or subgenre) as explained in the text. What elements of the film are characteristic of that genre? How does it fulfill the expectations of that genre? How does it play against these expectations?
Your initial post should be at least 150 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.
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Elements of DesignDuring the process of envisioning and designing .docxtoltonkendal
Elements of Design
During the process of envisioning and designing a film, the director, production designer, and art director (in collaboration with the cinematographer) are concerned with several major spatial and temporal elements. These design elements punctuate and underscore the movement of figures within the frame, including the following: setting, lighting, costuming, makeup, and hairstyles. Choose a scene from movieclips.com. In a three to five page paper, (excluding the cover and reference pages) analyze the mise-en-scène.
Respond to the following prompts with at least one paragraph per bulleted topic:
Identify the names of the artists involved in the film’s production: the director, the production designer, and the art director. Describe in separate paragraphs each artist’s role in the overall design process. Conduct additional research if necessary, citing your book, film, and other external sources correctly in APA format.
Explain how the artists utilize lighting in the scene. How does the lighting affect our emotional understanding of certain characters? What sort of mood does the lighting evoke? How does lighting impact the overall story the filmmaker is attempting to tell?
Describe the setting, including the time period, location, and culture in which the film takes place.
Explain what costuming can tell us about a character. In what ways can costuming be used to reflect elements of the film's plot?
Explain how hairstyle and makeup can help tell the story. What might hairstyle and makeup reveal about the characters?
Discuss your opinion regarding the mise-en-scène. Do the elements appear to work together in a harmonious way? Does the scene seem discordant? Do you think the design elements are congruent with the filmmaker’s vision for the scene?
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Elements of Critical Thinking [WLOs 2, 3, 4] [CLOs 2, 3, 4]P.docxtoltonkendal
This document provides resources for students to develop their critical thinking skills. It includes readings on common misconceptions of critical thinking, combating fake news, and teaching critical thinking. Videos define critical thinking and discuss recognizing fake news. Students are prompted to explain elements of critical thinking, analyze examples demonstrating strong and weak critical thinking, and reflect on applying their education to their career and community.
Elements of DesignDuring the process of envisioning and design.docxtoltonkendal
Elements of Design
During the process of envisioning and designing a film, the director, production designer, and art director (in collaboration with the cinematographer) are concerned with several major spatial and temporal elements. These design elements punctuate and underscore the movement of figures within the frame, including the following: setting, lighting, costuming, makeup, and hairstyles. Choose a scene from movieclips.com. In a three to five page paper, (excluding the cover and reference pages) analyze the mise-en-scène.
Respond to the following prompts with at least one paragraph per bulleted topic:
Identify the names of the artists involved in the film’s production: the director, the production designer, and the art director. Describe in separate paragraphs each artist’s role in the overall design process. Conduct additional research if necessary, citing your book, film, and other external sources correctly in APA format.
Explain how the artists utilize lighting in the scene. How does the lighting affect our emotional understanding of certain characters? What sort of mood does the lighting evoke? How does lighting impact the overall story the filmmaker is attempting to tell?
Describe the setting, including the time period, location, and culture in which the film takes place.
Explain what costuming can tell us about a character. In what ways can costuming be used to reflect elements of the film's plot?
Explain how hairstyle and makeup can help tell the story. What might hairstyle and makeup reveal about the characters?
Discuss your opinion regarding the mise-en-scène. Do the elements appear to work together in a harmonious way? Does the scene seem discordant? Do you think the design elements are congruent with the filmmaker’s vision for the scene?
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Elements of a contact due 16 OctRead the Case Campbell Soup Co. v..docxtoltonkendal
Elements of a contact due 16 Oct
Read the Case Campbell Soup Co. v. Wentz in the text. Answer the following questions:
1. What were the terms of the contract between Campbell and the Wentzes?
2. Did the Wentzes perform under the contract?
3. Did the court find specific performance to be an adequate legal remedy in this case?
4. Why did the court refuse to help Campbell in enforcing its legal contract?
5. How could Campbell change its contract in the future so as to avoid the unconsionability problem?
Facts:
Per
a
written
contract
between
Campbell
Soup
Company
(a
New
Jersey
company)
and
the
Wentzes
(carrot
farmers
in
Pennsylvania),
the
Wentzes
would
deliver
to
Campbell
all
the
Chantenay
red
cored
carrots
to
be
grown
on
the
Wentz
farm
during
the
1947
season.
The
contract
price
for
the
carrots
was
$30
per
ton.
The
contract
between
Campbell
Soup
and
all
sellers
of
carrots
was
drafted
by
Campbell
and
it
had
a
provision
that
prohibited
farmers/sellers
from
selling
their
carrots
to
anyone
else,
except
those
carrots
that
were
rejected
by
Campbell.
The
contract
also
had
a
liquidated
damages
provision
of
$50
per
ton
if
the
seller
breached,
but
it
had
no
similar
provision
in
the
event
Campbell
breached.
The
contract
not
only
allowed
Campbell
to
reject
nonconforming
carrots,
but
gave
Campbell
the
right
to
determine
who
could
buy
the
carrots
it
had
rejected.
The
Wentzes
harvested
100
tons
of
carrots,
but
because
the
market
price
at
the
time
of
harvesting
was
$90
per
ton
for
these
rare
carrots,
the
Wentzes
refused
to
deliver
them
to
Campbell
and
sold
62
tons
of
their
carrots
to
a
farmer
who
sold
some
of
those
carrots
to
Campbell.
Campbell
sued
the
Wentzes,
asking
for
the
court's
order
to
stop
further
sale
of
the
contracted
carrots
to
others
and
to
compel
specific
performance
of
the
contract.
The
trial
court
ruled
for
the
Wentzes
and
Campbell
appealed.
Issues:
Is
specific
performance
an
appropriate
legal
remedy
in
this
case
or
is
the
contract
unconscionable?
Discussion:
In
January
1948,
it
was
virtually
impossible
to
obtain
Chantenay
carrots
in
the
open
market.
Campbell
used
Chantenay
carrots
(which
are
easier
to
process
for
soup
making
than
other
carrots)
in
large
quantities
and
furnishes
the
seeds
to
farmers
with
whom
it
contracts.
Campbell
contracted
for
carrots
long
ahead,
and
farmers
entered
into
the
contract
willingly.
If
the
facts
of
this
case
were
this
simple,
specific
performance
should
have
been
granted.
However,
the
problem
is
with
the
contract
itself,
which
was
one-sided.
According
to
the
appellate
court,
the
most
direct
example
of
unconscionability
was
the
provision
that,
under
certain
.
Elements for analyzing mise en sceneIdentify the components of.docxtoltonkendal
Elements for analyzing mise en scene
Identify the components of the shot, but explaining the meaning or significance behind those components and connecting the shot to the themes of the film
1. Dominant: Where is the eye attracted first? Why?
2. Lighting key: High key? Low key? High contrast? Some combination of these?
3. Shot and camera proxemics: What type of shot? How far away is the camera from the action?
4. Angle: Is the viewer (through the eye of the camera) looking up or down on the subject? Or is the camera neutral (eye level)?
5. Color values: What is the dominant color? Are there contrasting foils? Is there color symbolism?
6. Lens/filter/stock: How do these distort or comment on the
photographed materials?
7. Subsidiary contrasts: What are the main eye-stops after taking in the dominant?
8. Density: How much visual information is packed into the image? Is the texture stark, moderate, or highly detailed?
9. Composition: How is the two-dimensional space segmented and organized? What is the underlying design?
10. Form: Open or closed? Does the image suggest a window that arbitrarily isolates a fragment of the scene? Or a proscenium arch, in which the visual elements are carefully arranged and held in balance?
11. Framing: Tight or loose? Do characters have little to no room to move, or can they move freely without impediments?
12. Depth: On how many planes is the image composed? Does the background or foreground comment in any way on the midground?
13. Character placement: What part of the framed space do the characters occupy? Center? Top? Bottom? Edges? Why?
14. Staging positions: Which way do the characters look vis-à-vis the camera?
15. Character proxemics: How much space is between the
characters?
What are the 4 distinct formal elements that make up a film's mise en scene?
• staging of the action
• physical setting and decor
• the manner in which these materials are framed
• the manner in which they are photographed
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Elements in the same row have the same number of () levelsWhi.docxtoltonkendal
Elements in the same row have the same number of (*) levels
Which elements in B O U L A N would be in the same family? Which would have the same number of energy levels? Highest mass? Lowest mass?
Which is more reactive? Uranium or Lithium
Will elements B and U lose electrons in a chemical reactor?
Will elements B and U form positive or negative ions?
Thanks so much (:
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ELEG 421 Control Systems Transient and Steady State .docxtoltonkendal
ELEG 421
Control Systems
Transient and Steady State
Response Analyses
Dr. Ashraf A. Zaher
American University of Kuwait
College of Arts and Science
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Layout
2
Objectives
This chapter introduces the analysis of the time response of different
control systems under different scenarios. Only first and second order
systems will be considered in details using analytical and numerical
methods. Extension to higher order systems will be developed. Both
transient and steady state responses will be evaluated. Stability analysis
will be analyzed for different kinds of feedback, while investigating the
effect of both proportional and derivative control actions on the
performance of the closed-loop system. Finally systems types and
steady state errors will be calculated for unity feedback.
Outcomes
By the end of this chapter, students will be able to:
evaluate both transient/steady state responses for control systems,
analyze the stability of closed-loop LTI systems,
investigate the effect of P and I control actions on performance, and
understand dominant dynamics of higher order systems.
Dr. Ashraf Zaher
Introduction
3
Test signals
Transient response
Steady state response
Analytical techniques, and
Numerical (simulation) techniques.
Stability (definition and analysis methods),
Relative stability, and
Effect of P/I control actions on stability and performance.
Summary of the used systems:
First order systems,
Second order systems, and
Higher order systems.
Dr. Ashraf Zaher
Test Signals
4 Dr. Ashraf Zaher
Impulse function:
Used to simulate shock inputs,
Laplace transform: 1.
Step function:
Used to simulate sudden disturbances,
Laplace transform: 1/s.
Ramp function:
Used to simulate gradually changing inputs,
Laplace transform: 1/s2.
Sinusoidal function(s):
Used to test response to a certain frequency,
Laplace transform: s/(s2+ω2) for cos(ωt) and ω/(s2+ω2) for sin(ωt).
White noise function:
Used to simulate random noise,
It is a stochastic signal that is easier to deal with in the time domain.
Total response:
C(s) = R(s)*TF(s) = Ctr(s) + Css(s) → c(t) = ctr(t) + css(t)
Fundamentals
5 Dr. Ashraf Zaher
Definitions:
Zeros (Z) of the TF
Poles (P) of the TF
Transient Response (Natural)
Steady State Response (Forced)
Total Response
Limits:
Initial values
Final values
Systems (?Zs):
First order (one P)
Second order (two Ps)
Higher order!
More:
Stability and relative stability
Steady state errors (unity feedback)
First Order Systems
6 Dr. Ashraf Zaher
TF:
T: time constant
Unit Step Response:
1
1
)(
)(
+
=
TssR
sC
)/1(
11
1
1
1
11
)(
TssTs
T
sTss
sC
+
−=
+
−=
+
=
Ttetc /1)( −−=
632.01)( 1 =−== −eTtc
T
e
Tdt
tdc Tt
t
11)( /
0
== −
=
01)0( 0 =−== etc
11)( =−=∞= −∞etc
First Order Systems.
Element 010 ASSIGNMENT 3000 WORDS (100)Task Individual assign.docxtoltonkendal
Element 010 ASSIGNMENT: 3000 WORDS (100%)
Task: Individual assignment (3000 words)
Weighting: 100%
Assessment Case Study:
Greenland Garden Centre
[1]
Jon Smith spread his arms widely as he surveyed his garden centre.
‘Of course the whole market for leisure products and services, especially garden-related products, has been expanding over the last few years. Even so, we have been particularly successful. Partly this is because we are conveniently located, but it is also because we have developed a reputation for excellent service. Customers like coming to us for advice. We have also been successful in attracting some of the ‘personality gardeners’ from television to make special appearances. My main ambition now is to fully develop all of our twelve hectares to make the centre a place people will want to visit in its own right. I envisage the centre developing into almost a mini gardening theme park with special gardens, beautiful grounds and special events.’
Greenland is a large village situated in the Cotswolds, a popular tourist area of the UK. It has an interesting range of shops and restaurants, mainly catering for the tourist trade. About half a mile outside the village is the Greenland Garden Centre. The garden centre is served by a good network of main roads but is inaccessible by public transport.
Growth over the last five years has been dramatic and the garden centre now sells many other goods as well as gardening requisites. It also has a restaurant. It is open seven days a week, only closing on Christmas Day. Its opening hours are Monday– Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all year round.
Outside the centre
The centre has a large car park which can accommodate about 350 cars. Outside the entrance a map indicates the various areas in the garden centre. Most customers walk round the grounds before making their purchases. The length of time people spend in the centre varies but, according to a recent study, averages 53 minutes during the week and 73 minutes at weekends.
The same study shows the extent to which the number of customers arriving at the garden centre varies depending on the time of year, day of the week, and time of day. There are two peaks in customer numbers, one during the late spring/early summer period and another in the build up to Christmas, as Greenland puts on particularly good Christmas displays.
Indoor sales area
The range of goods has increased dramatically over the past few years and now includes items such as:
pets and aquatics
seeds
fertilisers
indoor pots and plants
gardening equipment
garden lighting
conservatory-style furniture
outdoor clothing
picture gallery
books and toys
delicatessen
wine
kitchen equipment
soft furnishing
outdoor eating equipment
gifts, stationery, cards, aromatherapy products
freshly cut flowers
dried flowers.
Outside sales area
In the open air and in large glasshouses there is a complete range of plants, shrubs and trees. Gre.
ELEG 320L – Signals & Systems Laboratory Dr. Jibran Khan Yous.docxtoltonkendal
ELEG 320L – Signals & Systems Laboratory /Dr. Jibran Khan Yousafzai Lab 4
1
LAB 4: CONVOLUTION
Background & Concepts
Convolution is denoted by:
𝑦[𝑛] = 𝑥[𝑛] ∗ ℎ[𝑛]
Your book has described the "flip and shift" method for performing convolution. First, we
set up two signals 𝑥[𝑘] and ℎ[𝑘]:
Flip one of the signals, say ℎ[𝑘], to form ℎ[−𝑘]:
ELEG 320L – Signals & Systems Laboratory /Dr. Jibran Khan Yousafzai Lab 4
2
Shift ℎ[−𝑘] by n to form ℎ[𝑛 − 𝑘]. For each value of 𝑛, form 𝑦[𝑛] by multiplying and
summing all the element of the product of𝑥[𝑘]ℎ[𝑛 − 𝑘], −∞ < 𝑘 < ∞. The figure
below shows an example of the calculation of𝑦[1]. The top panel shows𝑥[𝑘]. The
middle panel showsℎ[1 − 𝑘]. The lower panel shows𝑥[𝑘]𝑦[1 − 𝑘]. Note that this is a
sequence on a 𝑘 axis. The sum of the lower sequence over all k gives 𝑦[1] = 2.
We repeat this shifting, multiplication and summing for all values of 𝑛 to get the
complete sequence 𝑦[𝑛]:
ELEG 320L – Signals & Systems Laboratory /Dr. Jibran Khan Yousafzai Lab 4
3
The conv Command
conv(x,h) performs a 1-D convolution of vectors 𝑥 and ℎ. The resulting vector 𝑦
has length length(𝑦) = length(𝑥) + length(ℎ) − 1. Imagine vector 𝑥 as being
stationary and the flipped version of ℎ is slid from left to right. Note that conv(x,h) =
conv(h,x). An example of the convolution of two signals and plotting the result is
below:
>> x = [0.5 0.5 0.5]; %define input signal x[n]
>> h = [3.0 2.0 1.0]; %unit-pulse response h[n]
>> y = conv(x,h); %compute output y[n] via convolution
>> n = 0:(length(y)-1); %for plotting y[n]
>> stem(n,y) % plot y[n]
>> grid;
>> xlabel('n');
>> ylabel('y[n]');
>> title('Output of System via Convolution');
ELEG 320L – Signals & Systems Laboratory /Dr. Jibran Khan Yousafzai Lab 4
4
Deconvolution
The command [q,r] = deconv(v,u), deconvolves vector u out of vector v, using long
division. The quotient is returned in vector q and the remainder in vector r such that
v = conv(u,q)+r. If u and v are vectors of polynomial coefficients, convolving them is
equivalent to multiplying the two polynomials, and deconvolution is polynomial
division. The result of dividing v by u is quotient q and remainder r. An examples is
below:
If
>> u = [1 2 3 4];
>> v = [10 20 30];
The convolution is:
>> c = conv(u,v)
c =
10 40 100 160 170 120
Use deconvolution to recover v.
>> [q,r] = deconv(c,u)
q =
10 20 30
r =
0 0 0 0 0 0
This gives a quotient equal to v and a zero remainder.
Structures
Structures in Matlab are just like structures in C. They are basically containers that
allow one
Electronic Media PresentationChoose two of the following.docxtoltonkendal
Electronic Media Presentation
Choose
two of the following types of electronic media:
Radio
Sound recording
Motion pictures
Broadcast television
Research
the history of the media types your team selected. Include the following information in your presentation:
Introduction
Notable founders and parent organizations of your electronic media types
Notable historical dates
Dates of mergers with other radio stations, record production companies, motion picture companies, or television networks to form a large media conglomerate
Date the media types launched their websites, became active on the Internet, or became active in social media integration
Identify past, present, and future challenges confronting these types of media. How has the digital era affected them? Which types are best suited to adapt to the future? Explain why
How do these challenges affect advertising in these organizations--outside companies advertising--and advertising for these media--companies promoting themselves to others? What are innovative advertising strategies these media have engaged in?
What are two similarities and two differences between the two media types?
Conclusion
Present your Electronic Media Presentation.
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This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
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A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০২৪ [Bangladesh Economic Review 2024 Bangla.pdf] কম্পিউটার , ট্যাব ও স্মার্ট ফোন ভার্সন সহ সম্পূর্ণ বাংলা ই-বুক বা pdf বই " সুচিপত্র ...বুকমার্ক মেনু 🔖 ও হাইপার লিংক মেনু 📝👆 যুক্ত ..
আমাদের সবার জন্য খুব খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটি বই ..বিসিএস, ব্যাংক, ইউনিভার্সিটি ভর্তি ও যে কোন প্রতিযোগিতা মূলক পরীক্ষার জন্য এর খুব ইম্পরট্যান্ট একটি বিষয় ...তাছাড়া বাংলাদেশের সাম্প্রতিক যে কোন ডাটা বা তথ্য এই বইতে পাবেন ...
তাই একজন নাগরিক হিসাবে এই তথ্য গুলো আপনার জানা প্রয়োজন ...।
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A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
South African Journal of Science: Writing with integrity workshop (2024)
Running head THE CHANGE ANALYSIS; IMAGES OF CHANGETHE CHANGE AN.docx
1. Running head: THE CHANGE ANALYSIS; IMAGES OF
CHANGE
THE CHANGE ANALYSIS; IMAGES OF CHANGE
8
The Change Analysis; Images of Change
11/11/2017
Introduction
Change management may appear a simple task, but it may
be highly challenging especially without proper planning. There
are various roles and responsibilities that determine the success
of change management, including the roles of director,
navigator, caretaker, coach, interpreter, and nurturer. The roles
have varying impacts on change management. Every role among
2. the six has significant impact on the success of change
management, and therefore should not be ignored.
Organizational change management is not a one-time event, but
rather a process that requires effective management, in order to
achieve success (Sanders, 2014). Additionally, the effectiveness
of change management depends on the collaborative efforts of
varying stakeholders, including employees, management,
leaders, and employers, among others.
Some of the key images of managing change include
director, coach, and interpreter ‘images. The three elements of
managing change play a significant role, in ensuring the success
of the organizational change. Organizational change is a
complex process, which must be approached in a manner that
considers the multiple aspects that affect the same. It may either
affect an organization positively or negatively. Consequently,
organizational management and leadership should take into
consideration the numerous factors that may affect the
effectiveness of organizational change, in order to ensure
success (Cross, 2016). This paper focuses on change analysis by
focusing on some of the most key ‘images for change’,
including director, coach, and interpreter.
Apple vs. Nokia Organizational Change
Apple Corporation and Nokia Corporation have undergone
major technological changes in their organizational processes
and products in the past ten years. The organizations have been
effective in responding to the current trends in the industry,
owing to major technological advancements in the twenty-first
century. The two companies have emerged among market
leaders in production and commercialization of smartphones.
They have adopted the most recent technologies, which has
enabled them to shine in the industry. One of the key
technological changes that the firms have adopted is touch-
screen smartphones that have outsmarted hardware keyboards
smartphone producers such as Blackberry (Skarzynski,
2008). The change has enabled the two companies to grow
tremendously in the highly changing industry in terms of
3. technology.
Nokia and Apple have invested billions of dollars in
advancing their products. The two have been rampant in
innovation and technological advancement, which has enabled
them to gain relevance in the industry, since early twenty-first
century. However, Apple has emerged the market leader in the
industry, owing to its aggressiveness in software production.
Nokia has sold a billion phones by 2005, where it achieved 40
percent of the global market share. However, its sales declined
as a result of its lag in software development, unlike Apple.
Although the technological change was effective for Nokia for
some years, it lost its aggressiveness in keeping up with the
industry trends. It has been forced to cut on its production
costs, including labor costs and selling some of its business
lines (Lee, 2001). For instance, it sold one of its key business
units to Microsoft in 2007, following the pressure from its
rivals, including Apple Corporation.
Images for Change
Director
The director ‘image’ in change management is very vital,
owing to its impact on the success of the same. The image takes
the roles of communicating and sustaining change. Although the
role plays differently in different situation, it impacts
significantly on the success of organizational change.
Communication role enables the management to communicate to
other team members on the goals, policies, procedures, mission,
and vision of the organization. It provides an opportunity to
solicit the support of the organizational members, as well as
clarify the varying roles and responsibilities of each and every
employee. Communication enables the director to address
potential factors that may cause resistance to change. Another
key role of the director is to sustain the change, in order to
ensure organizational success. An organization may incur huge
losses for investing in a change that is not sustainable (Cantore,
2016). The director takes the role of ensuring the change is
viable and beneficial to the organization even in the future.
4. Coach
Organizational change is a complex process, which
requires a coach to educate people on the relevant issues
involving the same. Change comes with numerous issues,
especially with regard to its effects on organizational structure,
culture, design, and procedures. The coach will be relevant in
training people on how to adapt to the changes that emerge as a
result of organizational change. For instance, the technological
changes in Nokia and Apple will require a coach to educate the
organizational members on how to cope with the same. Some of
the issues that a coach will address include factors that may
cause resistance to change, job insecurity, and executive
coaching. A professional coach will understand major issues
that may affect the implementation and success of
organizational change, including leadership, motivation, and
skills, among others. For instance, a technological change may
require an intervention of a coach, in order to train leaders on
how to address fears among employees due to fear of losing
their jobs (Hamel, 2012).
Caretaker
The caretaker takes the role of issues within an
organizational change, through various responsibilities such as
evaluation and monitoring of the same. Change management
should consider the progress of implementation, in order to
ensure it is aligned to achievement of its goals and objectives.
The evaluation role enables the caretaker to identify the needs
and issues that change should address, which in turn ensures
organizational success. Monitoring ensures that the emerging
issues within the implementation of change are addressed
appropriately. The dynamics and complexities in today’s
organizational environments make it vital to monitor the
progress of the change, in order to make the necessary
adjustments.
Combination of the Images
5. The combination of the three images of change management will
be effective in managing the technological changes in Nokia
and Apple Corporations. Technological changes are some of the
most complex changes that organizations undergo through. The
changes come along with numerous issues, which affect
organizations and their people. Technological changes may
cause major issues such as job insecurity, lack of motivation,
and changes in organizational procedures, among others. The
combination of the images of a director, coach, and caretaker
will be most appropriate in managing the change, in order to
ensure success (Carter, 2001). Although every role in change
management is relevant, a combination of a coach and director
will better manage the technological change in Nokia and Apple
Corporations.
A coach and director will enhance the achievement of the
goals and objectives of the organizational change. The success
of any change in an organization depends heavily on how
effective the management communicates to the employees about
the details of the same. Effective communication will enable the
management to address issues that may cause fear among
employees, clarify on mission and vision, goals, and solicit the
support of the organizational members. One of the major threats
to the success of organizational change is resistance to change,
lack of motivation, and job insecurity. Effective communication
will enable the leadership to address the issues effectively,
which will in turn enhance achievement of the goals and
objectives (Palmer, 2009). Additionally, the organization has
invested massive resources to undertake the change, which
makes it vital to sustain the change, in order to be beneficial to
the organization, customers, and other stakeholders even in the
future. It is therefore pertinent for the change management to
sustain the change even in the future, in order to ensure optimal
returns from the same.
The caretaker and the coach will make it possible for the
people to understand and cope with the change. Technological
change leads to changes in production processes, products,
6. procedures, and policies of the organizations. It amounts to a
disruption in the routine way of life among people in the
organizations, which requires the roles of a caretaker and a
coach, in order to address the numerous issues arising from the
same, as well as assist people to adapt to the new work life. The
coach serves as an instructor on how to implement and carry on
with the change, which ensures its success (Jick, 2011).
Image Analysis
Apple
Nokia
Change
Technological
Technological
Effects on Structure
Process change, Procedures, policies, culture, and products
Processes and products change
Image
Caretaker
Director
Timeframe
Progressive
Progressive
Success
Sustained
Successful in short run
Conclusion
Organizational change is a complex process, whose
management should consider varying factors. The different
‘images for managing change’ take varying roles, which should
not be ignored. Organizational change requires huge investment
of resources. Therefore, it is pertinent for an organization to
enhance its change management, in order to ensure optimal
returns. The dynamics and complexities in the current markets
have continuously compelled organizations to undertake
7. changes in their processes, procedures, structure, culture, and
products, among others. Organizations continue to undertake the
changes in order to achieve competitiveness in their industries.
However, it is important for an organization to effectively
manage its change, in order to benefit from the same.
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Running head: COMMUNICATION PLANS 1
COMMUNICATION PLANS 4
9. Week 6 project: Communication Plans
Case for Apple Inc
Professor:
Class: HRM 587
Student:
Communication Plans
Introduction
Change is inevitable, and any organization that wants to
proceed and maintain business continuity must adhere to the
rules of the changing environments. Apple Inc., for instance,
has embraced this change strategy, while Nokia lagged behind.
This saw the rise of Apple Inc. to massive heights as Nokia
cried foul over the play, but it failed to change and adapt to the
new markets and requirements of technology.
Question Two
One way of addressing changes in Apple Inc. Company is by the
use of staff forums. Staff forums are very effective in ensuring
that proper changes are implemented. Staff forums take the form
of gathering together various staff members and educating them
on the need for change in order to remain relevant in the
market. Staff forums are effective in that they can be organized
quickly over break hours at workplaces, or during workshop
events in the company. Moreover, the Research and Design
Team or the HRM team could schedule particular sessions
through web calls to relay information or set up staff forums to
discuss changes required in order to remain competent in the
changing markets.
Question Three
An article by Dudovskiy (2013), discusses changes in
organizational structure of Apple after the death of the CEO
Steve Jobs in 2011. Tim Cook, the successor of Steve Jobs,
analyzed the leadership styles that Steve Jobs had employed
during his era. By use of blunt criticisms and harsh corrections
and management, Steve Jobs had delivered and sourced many
10. competent stakeholders, but maintaining a reign of fearful
submission rather than respect. Through his famous pressurized
team building and engagements, Steve Jobs literally forced
things into place. However, Tim Cook restructured the
leadership and management styles, to ensure that each employee
was diligent enough and self-compliant with the rules and ethics
of the organization and work at large, to provide throughput
without supervision or constant pestering to deliver.
Additionally, cultural integration aspects were introduced by
Tim Cook, since Steve Jobs had overlooked and failed to
practice these cultural norms and values at workplace. Tim
Cook identified the need for integrating work ethics with
cultural ethics in order to improve social interactions and also
improve communication strategies amongst employees and the
associated clients. Such understandings of cultural ethics and
diversities can help provide quality changes in the production of
quality products and services. Also, on diversity, the company
could be able to diversify its production according to the market
changes and requirements by analyzing on the preferences
presented.
Conclusion
To maintain a market, not just any changes can be made.
Proper change strategies define the appropriate measures to
change and improve. Tim Cook, for instance, identified that his
processor was a strong leader who forced his way into having
things done his way. However, a change in this strategy would
prove more efficient in freewill production of quality products,
and the sense of belonging in the manufacturing industry. This
means that the approach used to improve and innovate on
certain perspectives of change matters and defines the overall
success of the organization in the market.
References
Dudovskiy, J. (2013, May 4). Leadership Change at Apple and
its Implications on Organisational Culture. Retrieved from
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11. and-its-implications-on-organisational-culture/
Diagnosing The Change
Week 4 Project: Diagnosing the Change
Case for Nokia and Apple Inc.
Professor:
Class: HRM 587
Student:
Introduction
The two companies selected for assessment of organizational
change are Apple and Nokia. Both of these companies are
technology companies centered on the production of mobile
technology as well as other consumer electronics as well as
computer hardware and software products. The change being
considered in these companies entails their production processes
by which they are shifting their mainstream production into
touchscreen smartphones. The move to focus on touchscreen
12. smartphones is informed by the significant technology
advancement and developments (Hamel, 2012). This in turn has
led to fundamental changes in the tastes and preferences of
customers such that many cell-phone buyers today prefer to buy
touchscreen smartphones as opposed to traditional hardware
keyboard smartphones such as those manufactured and sold by
Blackberry. The following discussion therefore uses the
Weisbard’s Six-Box model as a diagnostic model to help
evaluate the performance of this kind of organizational change
within these two companies. It also gives a SWOT analysis of
associated with these organizational changes as well as
identifying potential areas of resistance that these changes may
yield to the respective companies going on into the future. It
concludes by suggesting some recommendations to overcome
the instances of resistance identified.
The Weisbard Six-Box Diagnostic Model
The proponent of this performance diagnostic model is
Weisbard who cast forth this model in 1776. The main idea of
this model is that an organization’s life can be broken down and
categorized into six categories. These are; purposes, structures,
relationships, leadership, rewards and helpful mechanisms
(Skarzynski & Gibson, 2008). The purpose of an organization
relates to the organization’s set mission and goals. These are the
long-term strategic objectives of the company. It entails the
position in which the organization views itself in the
foreseeable future. Apple Inc. having been established in 1976,
it envisions itself as a leading market leader in innovativeness,
creativity, and beauty of its wide range of products. But even
then, its major product that has guaranteed the company
continuous growth in revenue sales over the past 10 years is its
introduction of its iPhone brand of smartphones. Nokia also
aims to be a leading global manufacturer of affordable, efficient
and high-performance consumer electronic products (Lee,
2001).
The structures in this Six-Box model makes reference to the
manner in which these companies are organized. Both
13. companies are structured in accordance to products, programs
and projects such that various levels of multi-skilled teams
work together. This also closely borders to relationships.
Relationships pertains to the way in which the various people
and business units within both Apple and Nokia function and
interact with each other. In this case, with the change in
technology trends and consumer preferences within the market,
various business units such as marketing, R&D, and operations
have had to coordinate their activities together so as to
successfully integrate these technology changes as key
organizational changes. Relationships also refers to the way the
people and units of Apple and Nokia interact with technology in
their work. This has a huge bearing on the success of the
departure from conventional cell-phone hardware keyboard and
the transition to the adoption of touchscreen smartphone
manufacturing (Cross, 2016).
Rewards refers to the intrinsic and extrinsic the employees of
these two companies derive and associate with their roles.
These rewards could be extrinsic as when they come from the
management or just intrinsic when they simply entail personal
satisfaction upon contribution of ideas and taking up risks so as
to take advantages of new opportunities. The kind of reward
system in place will be crucial in furthering employee
innovativeness and creativity to initiate and undertake
organizational changes that are meant that respond to changes in
the market environment. The leadership role in Apple Inc. and
Nokia is an important link to all other categories identified
above. Besides the leadership playing an important role in
linking the various business functions and units together, the
leadership also entail championing the adoption and sustenance
of whatever change within the organization (Jick & Peiperl,
2011). That is, the leadership mobilizes employee support for a
given organizational change and is therefore responsible for the
implementation and sustainability of the change if it is intended
to yield positive results for the company. In this context, the
leadership in both companies is exemplified by the company’s
14. CEOs, Board of Directors and other senior and middle-level
management staff. Furthermore, the helping mechanisms refer
to the planning, controlling, budgeting and information systems
that both Apple and Nokia have in place to serve to achieve
their goals and objectives (Jick & Peiperl, 2011).
An equally important element in this model is the environment.
This is the market environment and it focuses on the particular
tastes and preferences of consumers within the market as well
as trends in these preferences over time (Skarzynski & Gibson,
2008). An understanding of the environment will help augments
the other aspects of the Six-Box model as explained in earlier
sections of this essay.
SWOT Analyses
Apple Inc.
Strengths
Strong Brand Image: This has greatly boosted the uptake of the
company’s products in the U.S as well as other new markets in
many emerging economies globally. This strong brand image
has been enhanced by good reputation for offering high-quality,
stylish and high-performance products (Cross, 2016).
Relatively High-Profit Margins; The company uses market
skimming to set and position its new products in the market.
Pricing its products at a premium allows the company to
experience high-profit margins (Cross, 2016).
Effective Innovation Process; Apple company invests
significant amounts of its sales revenue in product research and
development. Its aggressiveness in software development of its
products has placed it ahead of its competitors and hence poised
the company for easier adaptation of its organizational changes
(Cross, 2016).
Weaknesses
15. High Selling Prices: This limits the uptake of its products by
the low-income earning segments of the markets. As a result,
the company ends up relying on only a limited number of high-
end market buyers for its products and hence this may stand in
the way of ensuring a successful organizational change
implementation (Palmer, Dunford & Akin, 2009).
Over-dependence on iPhone Sales; the company majorly relies
on the sales of its iPhones. Its iPhones make up approximately
66% of its total sales revenue every year. Should anything
fundamentally change customer preferences for iPhones in the
negative sense, then the company stands to experience
significant loss in declined sales revenue (Cross, 2016).
Opportunities
Growing Internet of Things (IoT); the future growth in IoT
places the company in a position to exploit its software
platforms as well as enhance production and sale of its
smartphones (Cross, 2016).
Expanding Mobile Payments Markets; this will necessitate the
need of better smartphones hence supporting the need and
demand for smartphones. Touchscreen smartphones will in
particular attract more attention and interest from potential
customers (Hamel, 2012).
Threats
Aggressive Competition: The smartphone industry is marked
with tough competition from top smartphone manufacturers.
Rival brands such as Samsung and Sony put pressure on the
sales of the company and hence may limit the profitability of
any new ventures of the two companies (Cross, 2016).
Imitation; Most of the innovations fronted by the two companies
in the area of software and hardware development is often
imitated by other companies. This leads to lost sales revenue in
the imitated products and designs (Cross, 2016).
Nokia
Strengths
Market Experience: The company has been in the market for
consumer electronics for a period of over 140 years. As a result,
16. it is a top brand in the market for smartphones with enough
resources to undertake effective product research and
development as well as market research (Lee, 2001).
Wide range of Products; The company has various products that
is available for all classes of consumers (Lee, 2001).
Global Expansion: The company has vast experience in
venturing into other global markets. This will ease the process
of introducing its new technologies in its target market (Lee,
2001).
Weaknesses
Market skimming prices of high-value smartphone sets: This
eliminates all classes of consumers from accessing its products
(Cross, 2016).
Less stylish in low priced Products: Most of the company’s low-
priced products lack aesthetic appeal to attract a large customer
base (Lee, 2001).
Opportunities
New Growth Markets: This offers great market potential for the
company to expand and grow the sales of its new technologies
and products (Hamel, 2012).
Increased Demand for smartphones: This offers great outlook
for the demand of the company’s brand of smartphones going
into the future (Cross, 2016).
Threats
Strong Competition: Nokia faces great competition from large
brands such as Samsung and Apple’s iPhones (Lee, 2001).
Imitation: Nokia’s touchscreen smartphones also face stiff
competition from counterfeit products from China (Lee, 2001).
In light of the above analyses, there is great similarity in the
strengths, weaknesses and threats faced by the two companies.
They both have strong market brands with significant market
share in the smartphone market. They also face stiff competition
from other large smartphone manufacturers and their products
both face competition from imitated cheaper counterfeit
smartphones which then eat into the sales revenue of both
companies. These threats in particular will hamper the complete
17. success of organizational challenges that both companies plan
to undertake in line with enhancing the technological software
of their brand of smartphones to include touchscreens.
Recommendations
With these in mind, both Apple Inc. and Nokia will need to
adopt policies that will buoy them against the challenges
presented by the external threats they face. In particular:
To deal with strong market coemption, both Apple and Nokia
shall need to undertake actions to stay ahead of the competition.
Key to remain ahead of their competitors is consistent
technological enhancement of their products. By investing
adequate financial and human resources to product research and
development, Apple and Nokia will be able to develop desirous
high-quality smartphones that will attract more customers and
hence poise both companies for increased revenue sales.
Further, earning reputation for high-quality smartphones will
boost the company’s marketing efforts to attract and retain
customers and hence build positive corporate images for both
companies (Hamel, 2012).
The public agencies in charge of regulating the market for
consumer electronic products in various countries in which
Apple’s and Nokia’s touchscreen smartphone products are sold
shall need to adopt more stringent regulations against
counterfeit and imitated products. Regulation through
legislation is the most effective way of mitigating competition
against imitated versions of Apple’s and Nokia’s brand of
smartphones. Therefore, both companies may need to rally
government support so as to push for establishing clear laws
and regulations towards this end (Hamel, 2012).
Conclusion
The Weisbard’s Six-Box model as a diagnostic model for the
performance of organizational change categorizes the
organizational life of both Apple Inc. and Nokia into six broad
categories; including structures and rewards. This model assists
in the evaluation of the organizational changes pertaining to the
two companies manufacture, development and sale of
18. touchscreen smartphones. However, factors such as strong
market competition and imitation of their products may
introduce friction into the planned organizational changes.
Investment of adequate financial and human resources into
product research and development will go a long way towards
helping both companies stay ahead of their competition.
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Hamel, G. (2012). What matters now: How to win in a world of
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innovation. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
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concepts. New York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
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Running Head: APPLE VERSUS NOKIA CHANGE
APPLE VERSUS NOKIA CHANGE
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19. Course Project: Apple vs Nokia Change:
(HRM587)
(29/10/2017)
Course Project Topic
Apple versus Nokia Smartphone maker innovation and
technology change
Apple Corporation and Nokia Corporation are among the market
leaders in the smartphone production and commercialization.
The two firms have undergone immense changes in their
production processes, owing to the rapid technological
advancements and changes in the industry. In order to fit in the
business, they had to shift to production of touch-screen
smartphones, as opposed to hardware keyboards. They
experienced similar pressures for change as a result of the rapid
innovation and technological advancements (Gouillart, 2014).
20. They faced huge pressure to advance their products and rapidly
innovate, in order to meet the ever changing market needs.
Although Apple managed to step up from its financial
hardships, it has faced stiff competition from Nokia. The two
have managed to effectively adopt changes in the industry,
owing to technological advancement and innovation. The market
has also changed significantly, where demand for touch-screen
smartphones has risen considerably (Dess, 2012). Apple has
achieved a significant market share, through its rapid innovation
and technological advancements. On the other hand, BlackBerry
has lagged behind, failing to capture the emerging opportunities
from innovation.
BlackBerry has maintained a hardware keyboard for its
Smartphone products; while Apple has gone further to innovate
touchscreens. The Nokia and Apple’s products have hit the
market for the recent past, which has enabled the firms to
become the market leaders. Initially, BlackBerry was one of the
market leaders, until 2011, when it started losing its market
share to other rival companies, including Apple, Nokia, and
Samsung. I find the topic very interesting, since it reflects on
the relevance of innovation in achieving competitiveness.
Technology is one of the most significant variables of change,
which has made numerous firms to lose their relevance in their
respective industries (Giachetti, 2013). Organizations are
compelled to rapidly advance their technologies, in order to
survive in the market.
21. References
Dess, G. G. (2012). Strategic management: Text and cases. New
York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
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