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Computer Hardware >> Hewlett-Packard (HP) SWOT Analysis:
Strengths
  • Strong brand equity
  • Diversified product portfolio (offerings spans personal computing and other access devices; imaging and printing-related products and services; enterprise information technology infrastructure, multi-vendor customer services, consulting and integration and outsourcing services)
  • Solid market position in key segments
  • Strong financial condition
     
Weaknesses
  • Internal control issues
  • Lack of in-house management consulting division
  • No aggressive investments in R&D compared to historical spending
  • Unrest among internal employees due to pay cuts and lack of "people care"
  • Intellectual Capital is under estimated
  • No Good People retention policy or HR practices to ensure IC is protected
Opportunities
  • Emerging markets, particularly BRIC countries
  • e-Commerce expansion
  • Restructuring of internal IT structure
  • Imaging and printing businesses

 [*] Move into new markets
 Threats
  • Intense competition from other PC manufacturers
  • Increasing competition on imaging and printing
  • Slowdown in economic conditions in US, Europe
  • Product recalls and supply chain disruptions

History: Version 20 (Newest), Version 19, Version 18, Version 17, Version 16, Version 15, Version 14, Version 13, Version 12, Version 11, Version 10, Version 9, Version 8, Version 7, Version 6, Version 5, Version 4, Version 3, Version 2, Version 1 (Oldest)



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