Ernest Simson (57 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. 1992 was a killing year for the four computer companies most important to business buyers over the decade. All four had been dominant suppliers of minicomputers for the past fifteen or twenty years. But on July 16, the CEOs of both Digital Equipment and Hewlett Packard were pushed into retirement. On August 8, Wang Laboratories declared bankruptcy. In December, IBM halved its dividend for the first time ever, forcing the resignation of its CEO a month later. How did this happen? All four CEOs were clever and experienced. Two were founders of their companies; the other two highly successful career executives in their respective companies. All four were simply overwhelmed. And while there was no single explanation for what happened, there were definite common themes. They recur again and again in the many stories of this book. Are the deadliest changes unavoidable because strategy is too easily thwarted by cluster bombs like technological velocity, cultural inertia, obsolete business models, executive conflict, and investor expectations? The year 1992 is the fulcrum of this book, but the underlying theme is company transitions in the face of massive changes in markets, technologies, or business models - or, in other words, the limits of strategy.…

Condition: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Condition: Good. 1992 was a killing year for the four computer companies most important to business buyers over the decade. All four had been dominant suppliers of minicomputers for the past fifteen or twenty years. But on July 16, the CEOs of both Digital Equipment and Hewlett Packard were pushed into retirement. On August 8, Wang Laboratories declared bankruptcy. In December, IBM halved its dividend for the first time ever, forcing the resignation of its CEO a month later. How did this happen? All four CEOs were clever and experienced. Two were founders of their companies; the other two highly successful career executives in their respective companies. All four were simply overwhelmed. And while there was no single explanation for what happened, there were definite common themes. They recur again and again in the many stories of this book. Are the deadliest changes unavoidable because strategy is too easily thwarted by cluster bombs like technological velocity, cultural inertia, obsolete business models, executive conflict, and investor expectations? The year 1992 is the fulcrum of this book, but the underlying theme is company transitions in the face of massive changes in markets, technologies, or business models - or, in other words, the limits of strategy.…

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 14th printing; lite green c wpaper moderate wear at spine/tips; owner's name; 34 clean, unmarked pages. Shepard, Ernest H (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 5th or later Edition. 1926 (1924) 9th edition. 34pp. Good/None. Hard brown boards with pasted title label to front, beige cloth spine, minor rubbing/bumping to edges/spine, minor scuffing, spotting. Contents, some splitting to hinges and some tape repairs, some soiling, some browning/spotting, stitching a little loose. Gift inscription to ffep. Charming B&W decorations by Ernest H Shepard. 14 delightful little songs from A A Milne's classic book of verse, set to music by H Fraser-Simson. Shepard, E H ( Ernest ) (illustrator).…

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. 1st Edition. Book is good, with hinges repaired with archival tape. Dust jacket with looses and tears, now in a sleeve to protect it from further damage.

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Limits of Strategy-Second Edition: Pioneers of the Computer Industry. Book.

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Hardcover with DJ in good condition. DJ is faded from age, and has several small rips along the edges. Bound with pink paper over boards, navy cloth along the spine. Pages are clean, yellowed from age. Front and back free end papers have a clean line where the flaps of the DJ were, yellowed more heavily on the unprotected side. No number line. Copyright page is dated 1925. 17 pages. Please contact us with questions or if you would like to see photographs.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Quite gorgeous! Most attractive glazed picture boards, Fifteen songs with piano accompaniment and simple guitar chords. Delightful decorations throughout from Mr Shepard! Now quite hard to find. Charming. ERNEST SHEPARD (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: G+. First Edition. Teddy Bear and Other Songs from When We Were Very Young, music by H Fraser-Simson, decorations by Ernest Shepard [Methuen] 1926, paper-covered brown boards with cloth spine, 10"x12" approx, inscribed, minor bumps, otherwise VG+ in a G+ unpriced d/w with some tears and tanning but no loss. Ernest Shepard (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 5th or later Edition. Grey cloth with paper label, 9 X 12 1/2 inches, 33 pages. Fine in un-clipped, but chipped jacket.

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Condition: New. In English.