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Case
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Reference no. 9B05M039
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Paul Croke (D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University); David Wesley (D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University)
Published by: Ivey Publishing
Originally published in: 2005
Version: 2005-05-24
Length: 16 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Entrepreneurship; Succession planning; Women in management; Automotive
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Abstract

Village Automotive is a ‘rags to riches’ story that describes leadership from the perspective of an entrepreneur who has built a highly successful automobile retail business. As the owner reaches retirement age, he is faced with decisions about growth, succession and strategy. At the same time, the case considers the changes taking place in the automobile industry and the different business approaches taken by the owner and his son-in-law.
Location:
United States
Industry:
Automotive dealers and gas service
Size:
Small
Other setting(s):
2004
Teaching note
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Reference no. 8B05M39
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: David Wesley (D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University)
Published by: Ivey Publishing
Originally published in: 2005
Version: 2005-05-26
Length: 6 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract

Village Automotive is a ‘rags to riches’ story that describes leadership from the perspective of an entrepreneur who has built a highly successful automobile retail business. As the owner reaches retirement age, he is faced with decisions about growth, succession and strategy. At the same time, the case considers the changes taking place in the automobile industry and the different business approaches taken by the owner and his son-in-law.

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Location:
United States
Industry:
Automotive dealers and gas service
Size:
Small
Other setting(s):
2004

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Teaching note
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Reference no. 8B05M39
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: David Wesley (D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University)
Published by: Ivey Publishing
Originally published in: 2005
Version: 2005-05-26
Length: 6 pages
Data source: Field research
View full details