The Fated Union of Lenovo and IBM -- Interpreting the Management Philosophies of Lenovo and IBM

Author: Lou Yan
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Reaching the other side of the river is our goal, something everyone can see clearly. The challenge lies in how to build a bridge, how to make a boat, or how to learn to swim. To plunge into the water headfirst without knowing how to swim, except for a burst of foam and a comical display of heroic tragedy, brings no result. Lenovo doesn’t want this; Lenovo wants to be a hero who can actually achieve things. — Liu Chuanzhi
Lenovo officially announced the acquisition of IBM’s personal computer division on December 8, 2004. This was one of the most closely watched mergers in the global information technology industry. Li Shu takes this case as a starting point to review and analyze it. He explains how the 20-year-old company challenged the 93-year-old giant and tells us why IBM, the blue behemoth, chose to abandon its global PC business. The book also delves into the management philosophies of both Lenovo and IBM, tracing their respective histories to summarize and predict their development strategies and future prospects.
Combining hot topics of public interest, the book presents content that is both insightful and accessible. The case studies are practical and innovative, making it highly readable and actionable.