Evaluate two (2) key changes in Hewlett Packard company\'s management style from

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Evaluate two (2) key changes in Hewlett Packard company's management style from the company's inception to the current day. Indicate whether or not you believe the company is properly managed. Provide support for your position.

Explain senior management's role in preparing the organization for its most recent change. Provide evidence of whether the transition was seamless or problematic from a management perspective. Provide support for your rationale.

Evaluate management's decision on its use of vendors and spokespersons. Indicate the organizational impact of these decisions.

As a manager within the selected company, suggest one (1) innovative idea that could have a positive impact on both the employees and customers of the company. Indicate the approach you will take in implementing the new idea. Provide support for your suggestion.

Predict the selected company's ability to adapt to the changing needs of customers and the market environment. Indicate how open communication channels are critical for successfully implementing change in the organization. Provide support for your prediction.

Explanation / Answer

Hi,

Thanks for the question.

The HP management style was the different one which is called as the "HP way". This basically revolved around following five principles:

Over the years, the HP management style has changed a lot. Two of the changes are as follows:

The company was very well managed at one point of time but when the management changed, they brought their respective styles which impacted the company in a very bad shape. For eg: Under the leadership of Leo Apotheker, company went berserk which lead to the downfall of the company.

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