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Mortal Life Cycle of a Great Technology - The Rise and Fall of Polaroid

Offered By: Yale University via YouTube

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Overview

Explore the rise and fall of Polaroid in this 49-minute lecture from Yale University's "Capitalism: Success, Crisis and Reform" course. Analyze the company's business model, corporate culture, and key decisions through the lens of capitalist principles. Examine factors contributing to Polaroid's downfall, including its focus on scientific innovation at the expense of market research and product development. Investigate the company's struggle to adapt to market changes like one-hour photo processing and digital photography. Delve into topics such as vertical integration, reasons for failure, and potential strategies that could have saved the company. Gain valuable insights into the life cycle of a once-great technology and the challenges faced by businesses in rapidly evolving markets.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. Video: Former CEOs of Polaroid
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- Chapter 2. Case Discussion: Polaroid: Creation & Destruction Inside the Family Camera
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- Chapter 3. Polaroid: Vertical Integration
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- Chapter 4. Polaroid: Why did the Company Fail?
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- Chapter 5. Polaroid: What Could Have Been Done to Save the Company?
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