GAP ANALYSIS: HARRISON-KEYES

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Gap Analysis: Harrison-Keyes

Carletta Anderson

University of Phoenix

Gap Analysis: Harrison-Keyes

This paper will address the issues that Harrison-Keyes (HK) is facing in regards to updating its strategy for entering the e-book publishing world while focusing on different aspects of the implementation strategy. HK is global publisher of print products and they have been in business since 1899. Throughout the years, to meet the demands of the publishing market, they have shifted their focus to suit the changing demands. This paper will not only address the issues but also the opportunities that the company can gain from developing strategies in addressing the issues.

Situation Analysis

Issue and Opportunity Identification

The hardware system is unable to support the new requirements to match the demand of the e-books project. HK now has the opportunity to upgrade their hardware system to enhance the productivity and support the e-books project. Project managers are responsible for integrating assigned resources to complete the project according to plan. At the same time they need to initiate changes in plans and schedules as persistent problems make plans unworkable. In other words, managers want