Describes the major changes facing Cray Research from 1985 (the time of the original case) by 1990. The dramatic decision to split the company into two separate companies creates the basis for the analysis of major strategic and organizational challenges facing senior management. When asked how the new COO of experience working with large operations the company must begin to consider a significant slowdown in growth, and the need to manage a large organization. Specific opportunities for growth for the software, new applications, industry and the transition to a lower cost and lower performance computers and networks are described. "Hide
by Francis J. Aguilar Source: Harvard Business School 24 pages. Publication Date: January 17, 1990. Prod. #: 390066-PDF-ENG
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