on and resources to do so.2.Acquire only those companies that contribute a significant competitive advantage. Companies can be acquired, but their employees can’t always be kept around. If the employee’s leave, so does the knowledge.3.Focus the semiconductor business heavily on the needs for the upcoming Chinese markets. Now that trade negotiations are open with China, there will be a massive telecommunications market opportunity in that country. 4.Consider more vertical integration. Try to acquire more companies that utilize the TI technologies and take advantage of the strong demand in the digital markets.I believe that these strategies will allow for TI to become a more stable company and to strengthen its core competencies for the future. These strategies also lessen the risk involved with a dominant business firm.Concluding CommentsTexas Instruments has developed into a very strong company. TI has become the major player in the semiconductor industry and continues to strengthen its dominance in the market. There are currently no competitors within reach of TI’s market share or revenues in the industry. I believe that TI will continue to grow and strengthen its market share during the “digital revolution” and that TI has a very bright future. Diversification of risks is essential and keeping a close eye on the government is crucial to the continued success of Texas Instruments. “Fast-forward into the future” will continue to work well as long as TI maintains an anchor in the present. ...
