| Author: | Arthur, C. |
| Title: | Is big bad for Amstrad? |
| Journal: | Business
1989 : JUL, p. 78-82 |
| Index terms: | COMPANY PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT STYLES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS COMPANY GROWTH |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Profile of Alan Sugar, Amstrad chief, on the 21st anniversary of the personal computer company. His style of leadership and negotiating skills. 13 subsidiaries in other countries. The pre-tax profits. Anticipated drop in profits and fall in stock price. Two problems: sale of desk-top computers and limited management structure. Share options. Management style. Visits to foreign subsidiaries. Move into hi-fi and other markets. New low priced business computer. Microchip problem. Satellite dishes. Need to delegate management responsibilities. A Box lists results of a Business-MORI poll among businessmen on whom they think should be the next British prime minister. |
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