Spanish language
Subject category:
Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Published by:
Harvard Business Publishing
Version: 6 May 1998
Length: 19 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract
This is a Spanish version. In the mid-1980s, Asda was one of the most successful retail companies in the United Kingdom. By 1991, the chain of 200 grocery stores had a lack of direction, a demoralized workforce, declining profits, rising debt, collapsing stock price, and was facing bankruptcy. This case describes the company's downfall and introduces Archie Norman, a young, highly talented chief executive, hired to restore the company.
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Industries:
Size:
70,000 employees, USD8 billion revenues
Other setting(s):
1991
Subject category:
Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Published by:
Harvard Business Publishing
Version: 2 January 2008
Length: 16 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract
This is a Spanish version. In the mid-1980s, Asda was one of the most successful retail companies in the United Kingdom. By 1991, the chain of 200 grocery stores had a lack of direction, a demoralized workforce, declining profits, rising debt, collapsing stock price, and was facing bankruptcy. This case describes the company's downfall and introduces Archie Norman, a young, highly talented chief executive, hired to restore the company.
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Location:
Industries:
Size:
70,000 employees, USD8 billion revenues
Other setting(s):
1991
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Subject category:
Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Published by:
Harvard Business Publishing
Version: 2 January 2008
Length: 16 pages
Data source: Field research