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Sharp Corporation 2004

by David J. Collis

Abstract

Presents the performance of Sharp Corp. in 2004. Illustrates Sharp's continuing leadership in the high end LCD market.

Keywords: Performance; Competitive Advantage; Corporate Strategy; Hardware; Technology Industry;

Format: Print

8 pages

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Collis, David J. "Sharp Corporation 2004." Harvard Business School Case 706-508, July 2007. (Revised from original May 2006 version.)

The first ten pages of this case are comprised of the company's history, from 1923 to 2001. The Walt years are described, as is the company's decline after his death and its resurgence under Eisner. The last five pages are devoted to Eisner's strategic challenges in 2001: managing synergy, managing the brand, and managing creativity. Students are asked to think about the keys to Disney's mid-1980s turnaround, about the proper boundaries of the firm, and about what Disney's strategy should be beyond 2001.

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