Hewlett-Packard Spinoff May Spur M&A: Bajarin

Hewlett-Packard Spinoff May Spur M&A: Bajarin

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The transcript discusses the timing of decisions made by HP's leadership, particularly Meg Whitman, and the challenges faced by the company in stabilizing and growing its enterprise and PC divisions. It explores potential mergers, the need for strategic investment, and the implications of leadership changes, including Whitman's dual role in the company.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main challenges Meg Whitman faced when she became CEO of HP?

Increasing the company's workforce

Stabilizing the company after the previous CEO left

Expanding into new markets

Reducing the company's product lines

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key factor for the success of HP's PC and printer divisions as standalone entities?

Expanding into the smartphone market

A strong strategy and significant investment

Reducing production costs

Focusing solely on enterprise solutions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical event is mentioned as a comparison to HP's potential business decisions?

Apple's launch of the iPhone

IBM's sale of its PC business to Lenovo

Dell's acquisition of EMC

Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What dual role does Meg Whitman hold in the new leadership structure at HP?

CEO of the enterprise business and CFO of the PC division

Chair of the PC division and CEO of the enterprise business

Head of marketing and CEO of the enterprise business

Chief technology officer and chair of the PC division

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential challenge of Meg Whitman's dual role at HP?

Managing both marketing and sales departments

Lack of experience in the technology sector

Inability to focus on the enterprise business

Overseeing too many employees