Cisco System Inc.

Topic

Organizational analysis of Cisco System Inc.

Instructions

Select an organization that operates globally (in at least 5 countries) and create a profile of the organization. You can select an organization you know or one you can research.

The profile should include:

1. Identify the organization and why you selected it.
2. Provide some brief context for the organization.
3. A description of the organizational structure and values.
4. Do research and discuss any issues they have been facing recently in a global context.
5. Provide a brief assessment of how they perform under the approach of ‘think globally, act locally.”
6. A summary of the organization and its global footprint/brand/image.

You can decide the format. As a general guideline 4-5 pages and any appendices

Answer preview

Between 1995 and 1996, Cisco completed acquisition process of 11 firms including Stratacom. In 2005, Cisco acquired Airespace to enhance its wireless controller product segment. Among the recent acquisition deals include Starent Networks and Moto Development Group that enhanced the development of Flip video camera. In 2011, Cisco also completed the acquisition of Paris Networks, a private network configuration management company. In 2013, the company bought Israel Intucell to expand its network management coverage for mobile services (“Cisco Systems | History & Facts”, 2017).

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