...Market Competitive Analysis of Texas Instruments Incorporated Richard Horner, Jaclyn Lampton, Renae' Harrison, and Lizbeth Parra ECO/365 September 9, 2013 Prof. Hank Lewis Market Competitive Analysis Businesses across the world experience the pressures of constant evolving technological changes in their industry. The recent economic recession forced many businesses to close. The businesses that survived technological advances, and economic hardship researched the market to develop sustainable marketing strategies. One company managing to stay afloat is Texas Instruments. The organization managed to revolutionize its industry, and its market research enables it to develop competitive products that consumers buy. Consumers across the world prefer companies that offer high quality products and services in a responsible manner at an affordable price. Texas Instruments invests time and money researching consumer behavior to discover what consumers want, and compares this data with other companies to remain competitive. The organization focuses mostly on technological advances and research. The following discussion details an analysis of the current market conditions for the development of a new product by Texas Instruments. History Texas Instruments is best known for its calculators, most people use these calculators in school. The company, established in Dallas, Texas, has 80 years vested in its industry. The organization experienced technological advances including...
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...Executive Summary The case highlights the applicability of Texas Instruments Inc’s (TI) management system to another similar business entity-Harvey-Hudson Electronics (HHE). Management is trying to assess whether a similar system currently used in TI could be use in HHE’s system. Analysis of the current system in TI-OST system was being made through its different stages. Moreover, the imcentive compensation system of TI was also reviewed for its appropriateness in HHE. Case Context . Texas Instruments was a multinational corporation based in the US, producing a wide variety of products, especially in the electronics industry. It also maintained facilities in Canada, Latin America, Europe, Australia and Far East. Since 1946, the company’s sales had grown an average of 24% per year. Electronics industry was expected to boom in 1980s and sales were expecting to increase significantly. However, prices are also expected to lower down due to competition. Given the above scenario, inventories are expected to drop dramatically and would require a write-down in inventory valuation. Therefore, there was a basic conflict between production and innovation or research expenses versus production expenses. Growth on Texas Instruments was based on innovation as opposed to acquisitions. TI had been a technologically based company throughout its history. They further believed that innovation was necessary not only in the creation of improved products but also in the method of developing...
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...TEXAS INSTRUMENTS: TXN Texas Instruments: TXN Northeastern State University Table of Contents: Section I: Company History and Environment A.) Company Profile 3 References 8 Section II: Income Statement and Balance Sheet Analysis A.) Common Size Analysis (B.S. and I.S.) 10 B.) Identification & Explanation of Trends 11 References 12 Section III: Ratio Analysis A.) Ratio Profile 13 References 14 B.) Ratio Table for TXN and Peers 15 C.) Ratio Trends and Comparisons 16 Section IV: Valuation A.) Reformulated Balance Sheet 18 B.) Market Value of TXN Stock (ROPI) 19 C.) Spreadsheet Calculations 20 D.) Assumptions 21 E.) Estimate Price to Forecast Price 22 Section V: Summary and Conclusion A.) Summary 23 B.) Company Financial Appearance 24 References 25 Texas Instruments: TXN ) Company History and Environment Company History: Texas Instruments (TI) is a designer and manufacturer of microcontroller semiconductors and two forms of signal processing, analog and digital. It all began when Eugene McDermott, John Erik Jonsson, Patrick Eugene Haggerty, and Cecil H Green founded Texas Instruments in 1930. The company was originally named Geophysical Science, GSI, later it was changed to Coronado Corporation in 1939 before it was finally named Texas Instruments Incorporated in 1951 (History of Innovation). The founders of Texas Instruments...
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...This article was downloaded by: [La Trobe University] On: 16 January 2013, At: 18:29 Publisher: Routledge Informa Ltd Registered in England and Wales Registered Number: 1072954 Registered office: Mortimer House, 37-41 Mortimer Street, London W1T 3JH, UK Computers in the Schools Publication details, including instructions for authors and subscription information: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/wcis20 Instruments for Assessing the Impact of Technology in Education Rhonda Christensen & Gerald Knezek a a b Institute for the Integration of Technology into Teaching and Learning (IITTL), University of North Texas, P.O. Box 311337, Denton, TX, 76203, USA b University of North Texas, P.O. Box 311337, Denton, TX, 76203, USA Version of record first published: 11 Oct 2008. To cite this article: Rhonda Christensen & Gerald Knezek (2001): Instruments for Assessing the Impact of Technology in Education, Computers in the Schools, 18:2-3, 5-25 To link to this article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J025v18n02_02 PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR ARTICLE Full terms and conditions of use: http://www.tandfonline.com/page/termsand-conditions This article may be used for research, teaching, and private study purposes. Any substantial or systematic reproduction, redistribution, reselling, loan, sub-licensing, systematic supply, or distribution in any form to anyone is expressly forbidden. The publisher does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents will...
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...Case Study 13-3: Texas Instruments and Hewlett-Packard Case Context: Texas Instrument (TI) and Hewlett Packard (HP) are two companies famous for introducing Electric and electronic products. Although competing in similar industries, their strategies are very much different. Problem Definition: Given the differences in strategy between two firms, what would you expect would be the differences between TI & HP in their planning and control system; strategic planning systems; budgeting systems; reporting systems; performance evaluation systems and incentive compensations systems. Inferred from the case, we expect some differences in planning and control system between Texas Instruments and Hewlett Packard. This paper will discuss and propose some strategic planning systems, budgeting systems, reporting systems, performance evaluation systems and incentive compensation system for each company. . Strategic Planning Systems: In term of corporate level strategy, both firms have the same definition of business in which the firm will participate. TI and Hewlett-Packard (HP) are both in high-technology electric and electronics. But, the second aspect of corporate level strategy, which is deployment of resources among the business, may be different for each firm depends on the objectives that they want to achieve and competitive advantages that they have. I am well known for its first...
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...ET 1410 – Integrated Circuits Project Report 555 Timer as a Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) Student: Earl Ebbert Student ID: 18970599 ITEM | PAGE | Title Page | 1 | Contents | 2 | Introduction | 2 | Circuit Schematic Diagram: (Fig. 1) | 3 | 555 Timer as a Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) Parts List: (Fig.2) | 3 | LM555CM Datasheet Information: (Fig 3.) | 4 & 5 | 741 Op amp Information: (Fig 4.) | 6 | Formula List: (Fig 5) | 7 | Data Table: Measurements and Calculations (Fig 6) | 7 | Frequency Counter Simulation Readings: (Fig. 7) | 8 | Oscilloscope - XSC1 Measurement Diagrams: (Fig. 9): | 8 | Conclusion and Recommendations: | 9 | References and Citations: | 9 | Introduction: Oscillators are circuits that generate a periodic waveform to perform timing, control, or communication functions. Oscillators require a form of positive feedback, where a portion of the output signal is fed back to the input in a way that causes it to reinforce itself and thus sustain a continuous output signal. This voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) Circuit uses the 555 timer as the main component and is configured as an astable multivibrator, switch is able to serve as a free-running nonsinusoidal oscillator that produces a pulse waveform on its output. An astable multivibrator is just a timing circuit whose output oscillates between 'low' and 'high' continuously, in effect generating a train of pulses. The 555 timer is a versatile integrated...
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...Summarize the major features of Texas Instruments’ management systems. 2. How does Texas Instruments ensure that its operating managers appropriately allocate their time between short term and long term? 3. Why do you believe the OST System worked so effectively for TI in the 70s? why was not working effectively for company in the mid-to-late 80s? 4. Would systems like these be appropriate in other organizations, such as Harvey-Hudson Electronics? What implementation problems would you foresee? ANSWERS: NO.1 Texas Instruments (TI) is considered to be the pioneer of the American electronics industry. TI was first established in 1951 as an electronics company serving the American defense industry. In 1958, TI developed the first semiconductor integrated circuit. TI has three main lines of business in 1984: components, which included semiconductor integrated circuits, semiconductor subassemblies, and electronic control devices; digital products, which included mini computers, personal computers, scientific instruments, and calculators; and government electronics, which included radar system, missile guidance and control systems, and infrared surveillance systems. The major management system of TI is OST System, which is Objective, Strategies, and Tactics System. OST System is a system for managing change and innovation. The system was employed to define the strategies the company intended to follow for further growth and development and to identify the tactics required to...
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...© 1998 American Accounting Association Accounting Horizons Vol. 12 No. 4 December 1998 pp. 363–373 Financial Information and Quality Management—Is There a Role for Accountants? Leif M. Sjoblom Leif M. Sjoblom is a Professor at the International Institute for Management Development. SYNOPSIS: Different opinions exist with respect to the usefulness of financial information for operational decision making. While academics encourage the provision of accounting information on quality, few companies provide it. This article explores the usefulness (or lack thereof) of Cost of Quality (COQ) and quality-related financial information through the use of a survey and informal discussions and interviews with quality managers. Financial information can be used to flag quality problems, to select and prioritize quality improvement projects and to choose corrective action. The results suggest that financial information has a limited role in supporting these operational decisions. The limitations of current COQ systems, and the lack of relevant, reliable and timely financial information, are among the reasons cited for not using COQ. However, there is a perceived need for additional financial reporting in order to attract the attention of top management and to motivate managers. In order to make COQ more relevant to practitioners, future research must not only focus on improving and disseminating best practices, but also on the multi-disciplinary implementation process. Data Availability:...
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...368 Academy of Management Journal June Levy, P., & Pugh, D. Scaling and multivariate analysis in the study of organizational variables. Sociology, 1969, 3(2), 193-213. Litwin, G. H., & Stringer, R. A., Jr. Motivation and organizational climate. Boston: Harvard University Press, 1968. Mohr, L. B. Determinants of innovation in organizations. American Political Science Review, 1969, 63, 111-126. Palumbo, D. Power and role speciflcity in organization theory. Public Administration Review, 1969, 29, 237-248. Paolillo, J. G. Technological innovation in organizational R&D subsystems. Unpublished Ph.D. dissertation. University of Oregon, 1977. Paolillo, J. G., & Brown, W. B. How organizational factors affect R and D innovation. Research Management, 1978, 7, 12-15. Pritchard, R. D., & Karasick, B. W. The effects of organizational climate on managerial job performance and job satisfaction. Organizational Behavior and Human Performance, 1973, 9, 126-146. Rogers, E. M., & Eveland, J. D. Diffusion: Communication and innovation in organizations. In P. Kelly & M. Kranzbert (Eds.), Aspects of technological innovation. Atlanta: Advanced Technology and Science Studies, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1975, 301-368. Sapolsky, H. M. Organizational structure and innovation. The Journal of Business, 1967,40, 497-510. Vegso, R. W. Organizational characteristics that influence innovative behavior. Unpublished Ph.D. dissertation. University of Cincinnati, 1976. Zaltman, G., Duncan, R., & Holbeck, J...
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...* Operating Analysis: * For the Fiscal year of 2012 Dell’s net revenue was $62.1 billion and their net income was $3.5 billion. The company’s cash flow in operating activities was $5.5 billion, with total assets of $29.4 billion. Dell has total number of 106,700 full time and part time employees. Products: * Dell provides a wide variety products such as computers, software, networking products, and other hardware components to complete a home or office needs. Dell’s main source of revenue comes from their selling of laptop and desktop’s and then the services offered by Dell comes in a close second. Competitors * Dell’s current competitors are Apple, Hewlett-Packard, Sony, Acer, IBM, and Asus. Each of these competitors has continued to improve their products and they provide a higher rated customer service to consumers. Dell spent $856 million on Research and Development the year of 2012, compared to the year prior of only spending $661 million. If Dell would like to keep up with established competitors and up coming competitors they must make a change in their innovative technology. Suppliers * Dell’s most recognizable suppliers are Samsung, Xerox, Toshiba, Fujitsu, Logitech, Sanyo, IBM, Texas Instruments, and Sunrise. Dell’s Business Approach * Dell market and distributes its products using the direct approach of taking orders from customers. Dell sends customers catalogs and they use direct marketing approach to sell their...
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...Synopsis Topic: A Study of Employer Branding As Strategic Intervention for Attracting Talents Introduction: Employer Branding is one of the most significant developments in the present day context. Depending on the availability of talent, the finding of talent with the “best fit” has always been a challenge to the organization. Most of the potential employees would opt to get into organisations which have the characteristics of achievement, success, leadership, people development initiatives, offering decent, a happy go type work culture while capable of instilling a deep sense of pride and commitment. It is observed that several organisations compete aggressively to attract and retain the best talent. Hence they are increasingly recognizing that directly or indirectly the employer has to brand themselves for attracting talents. The significant observation of the present day situation is that by simply placing an employment advertisement in local paper does not attract quality applicants; rather the quality candidate is more likely to choose their featured organization to work for. Hence corporates try to incorporate more forces of attraction for the best talent, and to do this the need to work on building a powerful employer brand that screams opportunity and prestige is highly called for. As mentioned in the web article in www.unlimited.co.nz “External talent wants to see evidence of a consistent approach to employer experience; they want to know what...
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...Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México University of California Institute for Mexico and the United States Review: The Third Generation: Reflections on Recent Chicano Historiography Author(s): David G. Gutiérrez Source: Mexican Studies / Estudios Mexicanos, Vol. 5, No. 2 (Summer, 1989), pp. 281-296 Published by: University of California Press on behalf of the University of California Institute for Mexico and the United States and the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/1052091 . Accessed: 01/05/2011 16:00 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of JSTOR's Terms and Conditions of Use, available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp. JSTOR's Terms and Conditions of Use provides, in part, that unless you have obtained prior permission, you may not download an entire issue of a journal or multiple copies of articles, and you may use content in the JSTOR archive only for your personal, non-commercial use. Please contact the publisher regarding any further use of this work. Publisher contact information may be obtained at . http://www.jstor.org/action/showPublisher?publisherCode=ucal. . Each copy of any part of a JSTOR transmission must contain the same copyright notice that appears on the screen or printed page of such transmission. JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive....
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...Image creation-BP is in the mature stage of its life cycle, has been involved in multiple mishaps over the years. They have lost focus of their duty to the environment, the public, and its shareholders. 1) SWOT analysis Strengths-they have alot of money that can be reinvested in enhancing/repairing their image and focusing on the environment, their connections (with the British government and Navy), alternative energy (wind, solar, biofuels), infrastructure, carbon footprint toolkit, they were the first energy company to acknowledge global warming/environmental awareness Weaknesses-image, oil spills, poor ethics (price gouging,wire/mail fraud, etc.) Opportunities-technological opportunities (alternative energies, improved drilling capabilities, jumping onto the environmentally sustainable movement-and is also a threat to their original business model) Threats-politics (policies/regulations), economics (supply and demand fluctuation, improved commodities markets), competition, natural disasters 2) Problem Analysis (this should be clear and to the point-a few sentences is all that is necessary): Their image is tarnished, so they are concentrating on rebuilding this. They started this process by changing their name from British Petroleum to simply BP (Beyond Petroleum-suggesting that they will focus their efforts on multiple energy sources). Why is their image tarnished? What led to this occurring? What measures have they taken to address this issue? 3)...
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...Charities of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston (ACC). The study also hypothesized that there would be no significant differences between gender and reported satisfaction. It was further hypothesized that there would be no significant differences between ethnicity and reported satisfaction. Moreover, it was hypothesized that there would be a positive correlation between age and reported satisfaction scores. A ten question three point Likert scale instrument to survey clients satisfaction with convenience, timeliness, language, treatment, and overall help received by worker, program, and agency. Data was collected through telephone and written survey format on an immediate feedback or mail-out basis. The results indicated that 89 percent of the clients surveyed were satisfied with the services they received from ACC. Furthermore, the results indicated there was a difference in the satisfaction levels of men and women with women reporting more satisfaction with services. There was no significant difference across ethnicity. Further analysis demonstrated a significant difference between Caucasians and minorities in relation to their reported satisfaction with Caucasians reporting more satisfaction. Overall, the study...
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...Global business drivers: Aligning information technology to global business strategy by B. Ives S. L. Jarvenpaa R. O. Mason The alignment of worldwide computer-based information systems and integrated business strategies is critical to the success of multinational firms in a highly competitive global market. In this paper, information technology (lIT) solutions are explored that drive firms toward making economic decisions based on worldwide distributed knowledge. These solutions focus on a number of entities (or global business drivers) that identify where a firm can benefit most from the management and application of the technology. A variety of approaches for overcoming the barriers and risks of applying this technology are also discussed. n the forefront of the transition of a firm to a globally coordinated and managed organization is information technology. Information technology can drive the change, be harnessed to it, or rise up as a severe impediment. The chief executive of a major corporation has suggested that "globalization is no longer an objective but an imperative, as markets and geographical barriers become increasingly blurred and even irrelevant." 1 This paper explores how the application of information technology to the transition process can result in successful firms in a global market. Information technology (1fT) can drive a firm toward globalization in a number of ways. Using computer and communications technologies, IBM SYSTEMS JOURNAL, VOL 32...
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