Closing of Blockbuster
Running Head: Blockbuster case study
The Closing of Blockbuster:
A case study project
Winston Carroll
Southern New Hampshire University
Organizational Behavior
Dr. Miller
March 3, 2013
THE CLOSING OF BLOCKBUSTER
I. The Shutdown of Blockbuster Stores a. Blockbuster is closing many of its stores. b. Blockbuster failed the challenge of its competitors. c. Blockbuster had to file bankruptcy. II. The Blockbuster Solution a. Dish Network purchased Blockbuster b. Dish Network is down-sizing Blockbuster. c. Dish Network is giving Blockbuster new direction.
III. Blockbuster needs an innovative strategy. a. Blockbuster must have an innovative way they market their products. b. Blockbuster must have an innovative way they deliver their products.
IV. Blockbuster must invest in its employees. a. Blockbuster must provide better compensation. b. Blockbuster must provide a better work environment. V. Blockbuster need to change leadership strategy. a. Blockbuster needs to use Democratic Leadership. b. Blockbuster needs to use Laissez Faire Leadership. VI. Blockbuster must stay competitive. a. Blockbuster need to network. b. Blockbuster need to protect its image. VII. Blockbuster looses to Netflix a. Netflix creates innovative strategy b. Netflix beats Blockbuster VIII. Conclusion References
The Shutdown of Blockbuster Stores
Blockbuster is closing many of its stores.
Blockbuster has 500 stores remaining in 2013 down from a peak of more than 9,000 in 2004. Decision making is the key and the way the final decisions are made is very important. “Blockbuster experienced a
The Closing of Blockbuster:
A case study project
Winston Carroll
Southern New Hampshire University
Organizational Behavior
Dr. Miller
March 3, 2013
THE CLOSING OF BLOCKBUSTER
I. The Shutdown of Blockbuster Stores a. Blockbuster is closing many of its stores. b. Blockbuster failed the challenge of its competitors. c. Blockbuster had to file bankruptcy. II. The Blockbuster Solution a. Dish Network purchased Blockbuster b. Dish Network is down-sizing Blockbuster. c. Dish Network is giving Blockbuster new direction.
III. Blockbuster needs an innovative strategy. a. Blockbuster must have an innovative way they market their products. b. Blockbuster must have an innovative way they deliver their products.
IV. Blockbuster must invest in its employees. a. Blockbuster must provide better compensation. b. Blockbuster must provide a better work environment. V. Blockbuster need to change leadership strategy. a. Blockbuster needs to use Democratic Leadership. b. Blockbuster needs to use Laissez Faire Leadership. VI. Blockbuster must stay competitive. a. Blockbuster need to network. b. Blockbuster need to protect its image. VII. Blockbuster looses to Netflix a. Netflix creates innovative strategy b. Netflix beats Blockbuster VIII. Conclusion References
The Shutdown of Blockbuster Stores
Blockbuster is closing many of its stores.
Blockbuster has 500 stores remaining in 2013 down from a peak of more than 9,000 in 2004. Decision making is the key and the way the final decisions are made is very important. “Blockbuster experienced a
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