'It might be time to change IBM's nickname from Big Blue to Black and Blue,' wrote the New York Times in 1993 as the company once revered worldwide as the epitome of management excellence and technological prowess reported losses of $ 5.46 billion in just one quarter's trading. Not surprisingly it was forced to make savage cuts in its workforce worldwide, including Britain. Once IBM employees were convinced they had a job for life. Now as Paul Carroll, the Wall Street Journal's IBM specialist, relates, other names in the ...
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'It might be time to change IBM's nickname from Big Blue to Black and Blue,' wrote the New York Times in 1993 as the company once revered worldwide as the epitome of management excellence and technological prowess reported losses of $ 5.46 billion in just one quarter's trading. Not surprisingly it was forced to make savage cuts in its workforce worldwide, including Britain. Once IBM employees were convinced they had a job for life. Now as Paul Carroll, the Wall Street Journal's IBM specialist, relates, other names in the computer industry - Apple and Microsoft in particular - lead the way. Big Blues is the inside story of why one of the most successful enterprises in business history no longer performs to expectations. Is the phrase "IBM compatible" simply history? Or is there a future for Big Blue?
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Add this copy of Big Blues: Unmaking of Ibm to cart. $15.96, good condition, Sold by Greener Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from London, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1994 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
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Add this copy of Big Blues: the Unmaking of Ibm to cart. $24.23, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1994 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN: 9780297813156.
Add this copy of Big Blues: the Unmaking of Ibm to cart. $27.46, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1994 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN: 9780297813156.
Add this copy of Big Blues: Unmaking of IBM to cart. $81.63, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
Add this copy of Big Blues: Unmaking of Ibm to cart. $85.43, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1994 by Orion.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner.
