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Leaders Who Make a Difference: Sam Palmisano's Smarter IBM: Day 1

By: Joseph L. Bower and Sonja Ellingson Hout
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Abstract

Sam Palmisano became CEO of IBM in 2002. He dramatically energized the organization through portfolio changes and a values driven approach to managing the company.

Keywords

Values and Beliefs; Multinational Firms and Management; Leadership; Growth and Development Strategy; Emerging Markets; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Corporate Strategy; Information Technology Industry; New York (state, US)

Citation

Bower, Joseph L., and Sonja Ellingson Hout. "Leaders Who Make a Difference: Sam Palmisano's Smarter IBM: Day 1." Harvard Business School Case 311-030, August 2010. (Revised January 2012.)
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