20 business classic decisions (4)

1964: IBM CEO Thomas · Watson launched the System/360 computer if you bought a new computer, the results of all the old computers are useless files, printers or spent, they are incompatible, you need to rewrite the program, you sure are going crazy. But don't worry, it was launched in 1964 and IBM System/360 can only occur before.

Some people think that the System/360 is the largest commercial gamble. That was when IBM top, Chief Executive Officer Thomas · Watson is the fate of the entire company on the concept of calculating compatibility. In order to develop computer System/360, IBM hired 6 000 new employees, established 5 new factory, invests $ 5 billion. Finally, in 1964, System/360 was born, the first time in the history of the computer in the world have a common language.　　Arising from the computer and the commercial area of a revolution, and forever changed the world. 1970: Curt · flood on the "reservations" lawsuit Curt · flood is United States St. Louis a baseball team of field hands, his baseball contract "reservations" question, in his view this is not fair, but also non-United States, baseball players should have the right to transfer. 1969 on Christmas Eve, Fleur de to baseball Member Gabai · Kuhn wrote a letter to request proposals from other clubs receive Kuhn to participate in the 1970 season. However, Kuhn rejected his request. Flood appeal against Court convicted him of the results. Although he would have paid a heavy price, however, the flood of questions had a large impact, 1975 baseball pitcher David · McNally and Andy · messersmith in on "reservations" in favour of the challenge.　　To change the mode of operation of the motor industry, it marks the end of life player to freedom of movement of professional athletes. 1972: Ford Pinto wagon on security issues — in the early 1970s, Ford's best-selling brand Pinto car which many car crash accident, but did not find the problem, therefore the company recall Committee after voting against the recall. About a year later, they found that there is a problem with the fuel tank, but they decided not to take action, their logic is small cars are inherently not secure. And also to reduce the possibility of a fire truck fuel tank for profit and loss statement comparison. This message is posted, the repercussions can be imagined, Ford is a series of public remarks criticizing relentlessly in order to pursue their interests at the expense of human life. But in fact, by comparison, the vehicle recall to each car installation safety devices cost only $ 11. 1980 in an expensive recall, Ford Motor Company ceased production of Pinto, but consumer mistrust of the company, even more destructive.

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