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Book Overview
The first book to take an inside look at the secretive but extraordinarily successful computer software giant Computer Associates. Their revolutionary techniques defy every rule: nobody bothers to write memos, major decisions are made during basketball games, and the entire company is thoroughly reorganized every year, sometimes more often.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0871135248
ISBN13:9780871135247
Release Date:January 1992
Publisher:Grove Press
Length:189 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"
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A brief view of Computer Associates
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Rarely have people outside the computer industry heard of Computer Associates, "CA", even in the tech-hyped investment community. Even in the software industry, many are unaware that it has been in the top 5 software companies by sales for many years.This book, written in the early 90's provides a snapshot of how CA's management has created a specific corporate culture, very different than the typcial fast-moving software company.Some points that were of interest to me:1- The company growth is largely through acquisitions.2- The company is an East Coast software company, not a California or Austin based company.3- The company has been in business since the 70's.4- The founders are still the managers and they still use the same basic business philosophy that they started with. The book is brief and somewhat dated, but I think it provides an insight into a unique part of the technology industry. If you have read books on more prominent companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Intel, this is a good book for expanding your view of successful technology companies.
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