Managing the Hewlett – Packard Way: Will It Continue?

Managing the Hewlett – Packard Way: Will It Continue?

Questions:

1. Is the HP way of managing creating a climate in which employees are motivated to contribute to the aims of the organization? What is unique about the HP Way?

As we all know, Hewlett-Packard, commonly referred to as HP, is an American multinational information technology corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA. The company was founded in a one-car garage in Palo Alto by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard, and is now one of the world's largest information technology companies, operating in nearly every country. HP specializes in developing and manufacturing computing, data storage, and networking hardware, designing software and delivering services. Major product lines include personal computing devices, enterprise servers, related storage devices, as well as a diverse range of printers and other imaging products. HP markets its products to households, small- to medium-sized businesses and enterprises directly as well as via online distribution, consumer-electronics and office-supply retailers, software partners and major technology vendors.

The Centerpiece of the HP Way

HP Values

* We approach each situation with the belief that people want to do a good job and will do so, given the proper tools and support. We attract highly capable, diverse, and innovative people and recognize their efforts and contribution to the company.

* Our customers expect HP products and services to be of the highest quality and to provide lasting value. To achieve this, all HP people - but especially managers - must be leaders who generate enthusiasm and respond with extra effort to meet customer needs.

* We expect HP people to be open and honest in their dealings, so as to earn the trust and loyalty of others. People at every level are expected to adhere to the highest standards of business ethics and must understand that anything less is totally unaccepted.

HP in balancing its unique...