Subject category:
Finance, Accounting and Control
Published in:
1984
Length: 8 pages
Data source: Published sources
Abstract
The case describes the history of a manufacturing company between 1982 and 1984. The central issue is why, when the chairman described the company as healthy and the prospects good, was it taken over within 16 months and a new chairman appointed?
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for undergraduate courses.Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 1980-1984.Geographical setting
Region:
Europe
Country:
United Kingdom
Featured company
London Brick Ltd
Industry:
Bricks
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Abstract
The case describes the history of a manufacturing company between 1982 and 1984. The central issue is why, when the chairman described the company as healthy and the prospects good, was it taken over within 16 months and a new chairman appointed?
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for undergraduate courses.Settings
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 1980-1984.Geographical setting
Region:
Europe
Country:
United Kingdom
Featured company
London Brick Ltd
Industry:
Bricks