This study source was downloaded by 100000878249000 from CourseHero.com on 12-26-2023 02:04:03 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/202150744/Unit-IV-IBM-Case-Studydocx/ Unit IV: IBM Case Study1Unit IV: IBM Case StudyMaranda PaaschColumbia Southern UniversityBUS 6320Dr. Rob ShahMarch 21st, 2023This study source was downloaded by 100000878249000 from CourseHero.com on 12-26-2023 02:04:03 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/202150744/Unit-IV-IBM-Case-Studydocx/Unit IV: IBM Case Study2Unit IV: IBM Case AnalysisIntroduction IBM or International Business Machines Corporation is Americas leading computer manufacturer. Shifting the business model throughout the years to business services instead of hardware to match the changing economy and advancement of technology. A detailed analysis will discuss IBMs organizational background, while the situational analysis will examine IBMs competitors, and their PESTLE, SWOT, and Michael Porters 5 Forces Framework. While detailing IBMs problems, multiple alternatives while applying the strengths and weaknesses within the company, and providing recommendations to provide the best solution while also conducting a strategy for implementation.Organizational BackgroundCharles Ranlett founded IBM in 1911 by merging three existing companies that have been around since the 1800s as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company. Making accounting, calculating machines, time recorders, and mechanical punch card systems. In 1924 Thomas Walson renamed the company to International Business Machines, building products forindividual needs and later being the public address system for schools. IBM was