The Northrop Grumman Corporation

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This paper explains that the Northrop Grumman Corporation is a very large global company. Its primary businesses of aerospace, electronic and information systems, shipbuilding and technical services are further complicated by the U.S. government purchasing about 90% of the company's sales. Based on the complexity of its business in the ever expanding global defense market, the author stresses that maintaining, managing and making effective use of shared knowledge and business information is of paramount importance to the company. The paper relates Northrop Grumman's organization plan for the use of technology to process routine work, increase value chains and productivity, encourage innovation, promote social responsibility, monitor and manage ethical responsibilities and address the changing needs of its extensive workforce.

Table of Contents:
Company History
Products and Services
Aerospace Systems
Electronic Systems
Information Systems
Shipbuilding
Technical Services
Current Technology Assessment
Value Chain Analysis
Creating and Delivering Product
Enhancement of Support Activities
Partnering
Increased Value
Social Contract
Social Responsibility
Ethical Issues
Human Resources
Global Issues
Managing Change
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Northrop Grumman has recently reorganized and realigned many of its processes. As a part of this reorganization, the company has flattened the organizational structure, reduced and reorganized its lines of business, and introduced a company-wide global database designed to share knowledge throughout the entire company. The implementation of SAP also helps Northrop Grumman strengthen relationships with its customers. Technology has given businesses new ways to work and to communicate. Technology can help businesses interact with customers faster and more directly."

Sample of Sources Used:

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