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Margaret Jefferson: Performance Issue at a Performing Arts Company (A)
Lyn Purdy; James O'BrienCase IVEY-9B12C024-ELeadership and People Management, StrategyThis case series describes a general manager’s decision of whether to fire an employee at a performing arts company. The scope of the case includes the organization of the company, the decision to hire the employee, his performance, and the decision to end the employment relationship. The general manager’s selection practices are described, and two role-playing exercises are included.Starting at €8.20
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Toyota Australia in Peril
Veena Keshav PailwarCase IVEY-9B15M007-EStrategyWhen General Motors Holden announces its plan to exit from car manufacturing in Australia, Toyota faces a decision dilemma amid losses and adverse business and economic conditions. Should it continue as the country’s sole vehicle manufacturer and wait for business and economic scenarios to change favourably, or should it exit the market? Toyota’s position is assessed by applying microeconomics concepts, including the optimal scale of operation, m...Starting at €8.20
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Australian Automotive Industry in Decline
Veena Keshav PailwarCase IVEY-9B15M064-EStrategyThe 2013/14 exit announcement by Australian car manufacturers poses a threat to the survival of the country’s automotive industry, and the pull-out is expected to have a significant and adverse impact on the Australian economy as a whole. The case highlights the dilemma that government decision-makers often face: Should they provide protection to loss-making industries in order to support domestic employment and economic output, or should they le...Starting at €8.20
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Margaret Jefferson: Performance Issue at a Performing Arts Company (B)
Lyn Purdy; James O'BrienCase IVEY-9B12C025-ELeadership and People Management, StrategyThis case is a supplement to Margaret Jefferson: Performance Issue at a Performing Arts Company (A).Starting at €5.74