The Hewlett-Packard Acquisition of Compaq

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The writer answers questions set by the student. The first part of the paper looks at the aims of the acquisition strategy, and perceived long-term goals and benefits from the perspective of HP. The second part of the paper discusses the reasons why the markets did not receive the same benefits. The writer goes on to compare and contrast the business models of HP with Dell, and then looks at the way in which the Dell business model has had to change. Two sources are cited in the bibliography of this four page paper.