Case Study on Cirque du Soleil

Running head: CASE STUDY ON CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
CASE STUDY ON CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
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CASE STUDY ON CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
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Background......................................................................................................................................2
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CASE STUDY ON CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
Background
Cirque du Soleil is a company famous for organizing the public entertainments. The
headquarter of this group is at Montreal. The company was established in 1800s. This is a
popular public entertainment group which is touring all over Canada. Apart from that the group
is also performing in USA and Europe. It has been realized by the mangers of the group that the
implementation of the information technology is important for enhancing the creativity,
imagination and inspiration of the group. In order to implement the information technology
system for managing of the business of the group, the top management has to be convinced that
there is a need for the advanced implementation of IT.
Initially the group had no IT team of its own. The solutions were hired from the experts and
the professional. This enhanced the communication between different members and the
management of the Cirque du soleil. Moreover the use of the information technology had
enhanced the flexibility in arranging shows and tours. Later the group has its own IT team. This
entertainment group has later well equipped IT solutions of their own which has helped the
group effectively in arranging the shows and running and managing of the business in an
improvised way. Apart from the successful implementation of the information technology in the
Cirque du soleil, the management was also concerned about the proper management of the
knowledge within the Cirque du soleil. The company has faced challenges and issues during the
arrangement of the shows before the implementation of the information technology. These issues
have been handled and mitigated by the company through the implementation of the information
technology and using IT for different services during the arrangement of the shows. Some of the