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Book excerpt / report page (evidence document)
File Size:
1.43 MB
Summary
This document appears to be a page from a book or report (page 307) discussing business innovation theory, specifically 'Christensen's conclusion' (likely referring to Clayton Christensen's 'The Innovator's Dilemma'). It details how established companies (like hard drive manufacturers and minicomputer companies) fail to adapt to technological discontinuities despite having resources and educated staff. It contrasts established powerhouses like Digital/IBM with startups like Dell and Compaq originating in university dorms (MIT/Harvard). The page bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_015997' stamp, indicating it is part of a Congressional evidence file.
People (1)
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| Christensen | Academic/Theorist |
Referenced regarding his conclusion on why established companies fail to innovate (likely Clayton Christensen).
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Organizations (7)
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| IBM |
Cited as the only exception of a company that navigated transitions successfully, though struggling with the move to ...
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| MIT |
Mentioned as a location (dorms) where new computer manufacturers were based.
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| Harvard |
Mentioned as a location (dorms) where new computer manufacturers were based.
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| Dell |
Cited as a new manufacturer based in dorms.
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| Compaq |
Cited as a new manufacturer based in dorms.
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| Digital |
Referenced as an existing powerhouse of computing that was not the source of new models (Digital Equipment Corporation).
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| Fortune 100 |
Referenced regarding buggy whip companies at the turn of the 20th century.
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Key Quotes (2)
"Christensen’s conclusion is that established companies tend to concentrate too much on their existing revenue streams while ignoring potential new ones."Source
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"Despite their legions of Ivy League graduates and business school MBAs, they all went bankrupt."Source
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