question 6 and 7 charles

6. Do you agree with the compensation philosophy of Analog Devices?

I am quite agreeing with the compensation philosophy of ADI: based on cross-functional coordination and the highest degree of teamwork. Comparing the performance on the scorecard, coordination and high degree teamwork are more important for the development of ADI. It is also more useful to motivate employees to perform.

7. Describe Analog Devices’ strategy as of 1996. How should the corporate scorecard and other management systems change in 1996 to best fit the strategic needs of the company?

In 1996, ADI developed Vision 2000, which set forth three major objectives. And through the Hoshin process, these goals had been translated into specific and measurable objectives for every function of ADI. It also divided the critical measures into four business drives: customer satisfaction, new product development, organizational capabilities, and financial expectations.