Business Analyst

Hewlett Packard Business Analyst
Jeremy Davis
MGT/521 MANAGEMENT
September 11, 2012
Patrick Oldenburgh Jr., M.A., SPHR

Abstract
The economic stability of all innovation industries around the world experienced a tremendous decline in sales due to the fall of the US and global economy. Hewlett Packard has been able to remain self-sufficient and grow during a time period where multiple fortune 500 companies have folded or requested assistance from government officials. Company’s competitive advantage shifted from products and service to strategic decision making and company stability during the tough economic times. The most important component in the economic down fall is the customer. Economic trends have forced Hewlett Packard to revert back to the company’s foundation, innovation and customer service. The Hewlett Packard Company understands the value of a loyal customer; therefore the “Mega Corporation” has developed a fresh approach to customer service. Echoing the words of Hewlett Packard CEO Meg Whitman, “We can’t change the status of the economy, nor can we change the buying trends of the market.   All we can change is how we strategize to be successful in this time and the tactics we use to achieve our goals

Hewlett Packard has been viewed as a sinking ship to some business analysis. The company’s poor performance financially, displays weak executive decision making and lack lust sales performance. Surprising Hewlett Packard has been able to remain self-sufficient and grow during a time period where multiple fortune 500 companies have folded or requested assistance from government officials. CEO Meg Whitman is very optimistic about the developing growth in Hewlett Packard and has vowed to restore the positive image of Hewlett Packard to the consumer.   Customer expect companies to adapt to the changes is the economic markets.   If companies fail to change, the empowered consumer group will venture into another segment of the market.   Hewlett Packard...