This exercise takes a look at the culture of a successful high-tech company, Hewlett-Packard…

This exercise takes a look at the culture of a successful high-tech company, Hewlett-Packard (HP). Explore its Web site (http://www.hp.com/). In particular click on the sections contained in “About Hewlett-Packard” (http//www.hp.com/abouthp/AboutHI!html), and especially review the section about the “Hewlett-Packard Way.”

a. What are the main elements of the HP way?

b. How does the HP way help create an organizational culture that supports effective project management?

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