Katharina Balazs

King Lear Revisited: The Succession Conundrum at Cordia Enterprises

By  Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries,  Katharina Balazs
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This case study highlights the different aspects of succession. It describes the issues that affect the departing CEO. It considers the organization, and the background of internal and external candidates for succession. It also treats the issue of non-executive board-members and their preferences.

    Published 01 Jan 2004

    Reference 5201

    Topic Entrepreneurship

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    King Lear Revisited: The Succession Conundrum at Cordia Enterprises

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    This case study highlights the different aspects of succession. It describes the issues that affect the departing CEO. It considers the organization, and the background of internal and external candidates for succession. It also treats the issue of non-executive board-members and their preferences.
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      Bang & Olufsen

      By  Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries,  Katharina Balazs
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      The case contains the description of a major organizational transformation process at the Danish audio-visual company, Bang & Olufsen A/S. It highlights the role of leadership played in the change process. Additional issues concern human resource management practices, the management of innovation and strategic marketing.

        Published 07 Jan 1997

        Reference 4708

        Topic Entrepreneurship

        Industry Media Production

        Region Europe

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        Bang & Olufsen

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        The case contains the description of a major organizational transformation process at the Danish audio-visual company, Bang & Olufsen A/S. It highlights the role of leadership played in the change process. Additional issues concern human resource management practices, the management of innovation and strategic marketing.
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          Datronics (B)

          By  Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries,  Katharina Balazs
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          The case in three parts describes the do's and don't's of a downsizing process in a high-tech company. It contains numerous examples of the different issues that arise during a downsizing effort and makes suggestions about how - and how not - to deal with these issues.

            Published 01 Dec 1996

            Reference 4662

            Topic Leadership & Organisations

            Industry Information Technology and Services

            Region Global

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            Datronics (B)

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            The case in three parts describes the do's and don't's of a downsizing process in a high-tech company. It contains numerous examples of the different issues that arise during a downsizing effort and makes suggestions about how - and how not - to deal with these issues.
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              Datronics (C)

              By  Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries,  Katharina Balazs
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              The case in three parts describes the do's and don't's of a downsizing process in a high-tech company. It contains numerous examples of the different issues that arise during a downsizing effort and makes suggestions about how - and how not - to deal with these issues.

                Published 01 Dec 1996

                Reference 4662

                Topic Leadership & Organisations

                Industry Information Technology and Services

                Region Global

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                Datronics (C)

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                The case in three parts describes the do's and don't's of a downsizing process in a high-tech company. It contains numerous examples of the different issues that arise during a downsizing effort and makes suggestions about how - and how not - to deal with these issues.
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                  Datronics (A)

                  By  Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries,  Katharina Balazs
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                  The case in three parts describes the do's and don't's of a downsizing process in a high-tech company. It contains numerous examples of the different issues that arise during a downsizing effort and makes suggestions about how - and how not - to deal with these issues.

                    Published 12 Jan 1996

                    Reference 4662

                    Topic Leadership & Organisations

                    Industry Information Technology and Services

                    Region Global

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                    Datronics (A)

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                    The case in three parts describes the do's and don't's of a downsizing process in a high-tech company. It contains numerous examples of the different issues that arise during a downsizing effort and makes suggestions about how - and how not - to deal with these issues.
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