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Lenovo to Buy IBM PC: Integration Challenges

By: David G. Fubini and Christine Snively
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  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:6
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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.)
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David G. Fubini

Organizational Behavior
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