Alcatel Access Systems Division (A): Lessons from the Past

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Case

Reference no. 300-126-1

Subject category: Strategy and General Management

Authors: Paul Verdin (INSEAD); Arnoud De Meyer (INSEAD); Rudi Bogaert (INSEAD)

Published by: INSEAD

Originally published in: 2000

Version: 08.2015

Length: 20 pages

Data source: Field research

Topics: European integration; Change management; Corporate transformation; Innovation; Deregulation in telecommunications; Telecommunications industry; European management

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Abstract

This is the first of a three case series. The Alcatel Access Systems Division case series highlights the issues and challenges, mainly in terms of product development and innovation, within a multi-national organisation traditionally organised on a country-based unit structure. The case focuses on the strategic organisation and management issues aimed at developing adequate international integration, innovation and transformation processes amidst a fiercely changing competitive environment.

Location:

Europe

Industry:

Telecommunications

Size:

USD9 billion turnover, 100,000 employees

Other setting(s):

1991-1998