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Strategy and General Management
Published by:
Harvard Business Publishing
Length: 12 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract
Focuses in detail on implementing a corporate restructuring program in ABB''s German subsidiary. Special attention is given to Germany''s unique form of industrial governance. Two major problem areas, power plants and power transformers, are described in detail. ABB''s new policies, in terms of strategy, organization, behavior, and financial targets, are portrayed. How should the head of ABB Germany proceed?; Provides detailed focus on German industrial governance. Will the new ABB policies clash with Germany''s national and BBC''s corporate culture? Why are power plants and power transformers in deep trouble and what action can be taken? Does decentralization of the salesforce make sense? What are the challenges, opportunities, and risks facing ABB''s Germany country head? Will the new international matrix be a help or a hindrance?
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Industry:
Size:
Large, 36,000 employees, USD3.5 billion revenues
Other setting(s):
1988
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Abstract
Focuses in detail on implementing a corporate restructuring program in ABB''s German subsidiary. Special attention is given to Germany''s unique form of industrial governance. Two major problem areas, power plants and power transformers, are described in detail. ABB''s new policies, in terms of strategy, organization, behavior, and financial targets, are portrayed. How should the head of ABB Germany proceed?; Provides detailed focus on German industrial governance. Will the new ABB policies clash with Germany''s national and BBC''s corporate culture? Why are power plants and power transformers in deep trouble and what action can be taken? Does decentralization of the salesforce make sense? What are the challenges, opportunities, and risks facing ABB''s Germany country head? Will the new international matrix be a help or a hindrance?
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Location:
Industry:
Size:
Large, 36,000 employees, USD3.5 billion revenues
Other setting(s):
1988