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Company History:
The Company was incorporated in 1892, acquiring all the assets of the Edison General
Electric Company and two other electrical companies. Edison General had been founded as the
Edison Electric Light Company in 1878 by Thomas Alva Edison to market his incandescent lamp
and other later products.
Age of Organization:
Company has been discovered since 127 years ago and it’s a long time to manage the company.
Strength:
Strengths in the SWOT Analysis of General Electric : Diversified Product Portfolio: General
Electric has a diversified portfolio being present in 8 different business segments: GE Capital,
aviation, power and water, oil and gas, healthcare, appliances and lighting, energy
management and transportation.
Clear Direction
Individual Accountability
Sense of Urgency
Constant Feedback
Clarity of Mission
In working with companies large and small over the last decade, I have come to see serious
problem areas around these core beliefs.