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Case
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Reference no. E757
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Graham Weaver (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University); Jack Strabo (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University)
Published by: Stanford Business School
Originally published in: 2021
Version: 7 July 2021
Length: 7 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Difficult conversations; Termination; Firing; Company culture
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Abstract

This case details the challenges Kiana Nelson faced at Central Valley Towing, a fictional towing company Nelson acquired. In the case, Nelson must decide whether to overrule a direct report's decision regarding firing an employee, determine what to do about a talented but abrasive employee, and respond to a top performer who wants a promotion and another top performer who has decided to leave the company.

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2021.

Geographical setting

Region:
Americas
Country:
United States
Location:
California
Compact case
Supplement
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Reference no. E757SQ
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Graham Weaver (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University); Jack Strabo (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University)
Published by: Stanford Business School
Originally published in: 2021
Version: 7 July 2021
Length: 1 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Difficult conversations; Termination; Firing; Company culture
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Abstract

This case details the challenges Kiana Nelson faced at Central Valley Towing, a fictional towing company Nelson acquired. In the case, Nelson must decide whether to overrule a direct report's decision regarding firing an employee, determine what to do about a talented but abrasive employee, and respond to a top performer who wants a promotion and another top performer who has decided to leave the company.

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Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2021.

Geographical setting

Region:
Americas
Country:
United States
Location:
California

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Compact case
Supplement
-
Reference no. E757SQ
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Graham Weaver (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University); Jack Strabo (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University)
Published by: Stanford Business School
Originally published in: 2021
Version: 7 July 2021
Length: 1 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Difficult conversations; Termination; Firing; Company culture
Notes: For terms & conditions go to www.thecasecentre.org/freecaseterms
View full details