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Pandesic: The Challenges of a New Business Venture (A)

By: Joseph L. Bower and Clark Gilbert
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Abstract

Pandesic is a joint venture of SAP and Intel designed to develop turnkey information architectures for marketspace companies. The case explores the problems of developing the joint venture from the perspective of its general management. Describes the development of its strategy and organization. At the end of the case, performance is poor and Harold Hughes (Intel) steps in from his position as part-time chairman to run Pandesic.

Keywords

Joint Ventures; Design; Information; Business or Company Management; Growth and Development Strategy; Resource Allocation; Marketing Communications; Performance

Citation

Bower, Joseph L., and Clark Gilbert. "Pandesic: The Challenges of a New Business Venture (A)." Harvard Business School Case 399-129, March 1999. (Revised August 2005.)
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