Against a backdrop of high energy prices, weaker jobs growth and tougher overseas competition, US co...
Against a backdrop of high energy prices, weaker jobs growth and tougher overseas competition, US companies have realised they must adapt if they are to stay ahead. For these reasons, restructuring has found favour with many US technology companies following the technology crash of 2000. The changes made by Hewlett Packard's (HP) new chief executive Mark Hurd in 2005 has helped increase earnings for the company. HP has been able to generate cash flow return on investment through its research and development programme and improve its competitive advantage. Another positive change story is ...
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