Case Scenario 1: Palmetto

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Case Scenario 1: Palmetto.
Palmetto was an early pioneer of personal data assistants (PDAs) and dominates that market space (in terms of market share) with its core product, the Palmetto Pidgy. Because this product category was entirely new to the market, Palmetto had to internally develop the hardware and software sides of the business, and today is both a manufacturer of PDAs and a programmer and licensor of its PDA operating system software. Recently, however, the hand-held device maker's performance has taken a dive as a result of slumping sales and costly inventory problems. New large entrants are entering both the equipment and software sides of its business, putting further pressure on margins. Management is currently considering its options, including the break up of Palmetto into two separate, independent public companies - one devoted to hardware, the other software.
-(Refer to Case Scenario 1) The I/O perspective would help Palmetto in its decision of whether to split into two companies (one hardware, the other software) by determining where it is strongest in resources, capabilities, and core competencies.

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