Author

Contributions

  • Gates, Bill, 1955- - Contributor
  • Welch, Jack, 1935- - Contributor
  • Hammer, Michael, 1948-2008 - Contributor
  • Films for the Humanities (Firm) - Contributor
  • BBC for Business - Contributor
and 2 more
  • BBC Enterprises - Contributor
  • British Broadcasting Corporation - Contributor

Publication

1997 - Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Princeton, NJ, New Jersey

Language

English

Word Count

6,750 words, Guess

Page Count

27 pages

Physical Format

Video Recording

Identifiers

Alternate Titles

  • Introducing reengineering
  • Introduction to reengineering

Description

Second in a three-part series that explains the concepts and fundamental elements of reengineering, based on case studies and interviews with executives and workers who have been involved in reengineering. This segment looks at how corporations interpret and implement reengineering. Discussions focus on why and when to initiate reengineering, and how soon workers should become involved. Explores factors to consider when redesigning a current business process, such as how far a company should go to please customers. Addresses obstacles to reengineering a corporation. Looks at ways in which program gains can be exploited for their optimal benefit. With commentary by Michael Hammer, John Potts, Jack Welch, Dick Levitt, Jeffrey T. Somple, and others.

Description

First in a three-part series that explains the concepts and fundamental elements of reengineering, based on case studies and interviews with executives and workers who have been involved in reengineering. This segment introduces the fundamentals of reengineering and provides an overview of the radical improvements possible through its use. Interviews with CEOs Bill Gates of Microsoft and Jack Welch of General Electric highlight the fundamental elements of reengineering, including customer focus, radical and not incremental change, and committed leadership. Michael Hammer, author of the authoritative work on the subject, provides insights into how to reengineer fundamental business processes. Concludes with a case study of a small, innovative Brazilian engineering firm.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • ILR 260 (NU course)
  • IOP 645 (NU course)

Other Editions

  • Reengineering the business: Video 1 : Introducing reengineeringVideo RecordingFilms for the Humanities & Sciences1997-01-01

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