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Semco: A 'Maverick' Organization
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Reference no. 404-071-1
Subject category: Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Authors: Sanjib Dutta (IBS Center for Management Research); A Shankar (IBS Center for Management Research)
Published by: IBS Center for Management Research
Published in: 2004
Length: 10 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Semco SA; Ricardo Semler; Organisation culture; Participatory style of management; Organisational structure; Autonomous business units; Matrix structure; Factory committees; Nucleus of technological innovation; Core values; Employee participation; Profit sharing; Reward system; Change management; Decentralised organisation
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Abstract

The case explains the unique culture at Semco, a Brazilian company. It explains how Semco survived and performed well in the turbulent Brazilian economy by making changes to the structure and culture of the company. The case also highlights the values and beliefs that the company holds, the relationship between managers and employees, and the unconventional paths the organisation followed in order to develop new business segments - all of these being factors responsible for making Semco one of the most successful companies in Brazil.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for postgraduate courses.
Location:
Brazil
Industry:
Diversified
Other setting(s):
1953-2004
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Semco: A 'Maverick' Organization
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Reference no. 404-071-8
Subject category: Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Authors: Sanjib Dutta (IBS Center for Management Research); A Shankar (IBS Center for Management Research)
Published by: IBS Center for Management Research
Published in: 2004
Length: 3 pages
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Abstract

The case explains the unique culture at Semco, a Brazilian company. It explains how Semco survived and performed well in the turbulent Brazilian economy by making changes to the structure and culture of the company. The case also highlights the values and beliefs that the company holds, the relationship between managers and employees, and the unconventional paths the organisation followed in order to develop new business segments - all of these being factors responsible for making Semco one of the most successful companies in Brazil.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for postgraduate courses.

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Location:
Brazil
Industry:
Diversified
Other setting(s):
1953-2004

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Thumbnail image for product with reference number 404-071-8
Semco: A 'Maverick' Organization
Teaching note
-
Reference no. 404-071-8
Subject category: Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Authors: Sanjib Dutta (IBS Center for Management Research); A Shankar (IBS Center for Management Research)
Published by: IBS Center for Management Research
Published in: 2004
Length: 3 pages
View full details