The critical success factors in the global consumer microprocessor market : the case of Intel vs. AMD examined
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Authors
Padayachee, Crian
Issue Date
2007
Degree
MSc in International Business
Publisher
Dublin Business School
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Abstract
Society today is filled with one ubiquitous word and that is the microprocessor, also known as the CPU in more formal terminology. The CPU is pervasive in every form of electronic device from the LCD TV to the cellphone and it was the researchers aim to understand the global consumer microprocessor industry in the context of the two dominant companies which are Intel Corporation and AMD (Advanced Micro Devices). AMD started one year after Intel however in 2007 both of these companies have drastically different performances and it was the researchers aim to compare and contrast these companies in the light of the critical success factors that this industry requires. The researcher defines success with reference to the semi‐conductor industry as the positive progress made by a company in creating sustainable competitive advantage even if immediate profits are not realized. Critical success can then be defined as the factors of success that a company should prioritize in order to proceed in a constructive direction. With the critical success factors defined, the researcher determined that a mixed‐method survey instrument would be used encompassing both qualitative and quantitative questions. The survey was constructed using the conclusions from the literature review and various polls in order for the most accurate survey instrument possible to be constructed. This survey was created online and received a total of 362 responses with 250 respondents making it to the end of the survey. The survey data was then analyzed whereby congruent responses were mapped onto a pie chart in order to illustrate the most significant factors with regards to the consumer microprocessor industry. The analyzed data from the survey revealed that AMD needs to better manage its collaborators while paying attention to the consumer to ensure that they never underestimate the desires of the market.