Publications
Publications
- November 2016 (Revised July 2019)
- HBS Case Collection
Lenovo to Buy IBM PC: Integration Challenges
By: David G. Fubini and Christine Snively
Abstract
In December 2004, Chinese computer manufacturer Lenovo announced its purchase of IBM’s PC division. At the time, few industry observers were optimistic about the merger of these entities with seemingly opposite company cultures. How should the two entities plan to integrate?
Keywords
Integration; Strategy; Organizational Culture; Computer Industry; Technology Industry; United States; China
Citation
Fubini, David G., and Christine Snively. "Lenovo to Buy IBM PC: Integration Challenges." Harvard Business School Case 417-042, November 2016. (Revised July 2019.)