Eh & Rm Case Study Answers
CASE STUDY FOR EH&RM
By Bibhu Dash
Summary Report
Analysis Statement
Should Mimi be hired by Fred for China operations of Hathway Jones based on the findings of past activities of Mimi?
Introduction
When Fred Westen the CEO of Hathaway Jones started plans to expand business operations of Hathway jones in China, his old roommate John Brewster asked him to consider the profile of his daughter Mimi as a potential hire in China and also since Mimi was interested to work in the expansion plan of Hathway Jones. Mimi was a person with strong credentials and given the fact that she was John’s daughter, Fred was already impressed by her and had presumed to arrange some interviews for her followed by subsequent hiring of Mimi. Fred did …show more content…
China itself was a sensitive market with least tolerance to individual aggression. Mimi was already tagged as aggressive by previous employers and had a history of vocal agitation aimed against China. Sooner or later both the Chinese and also Hathaway Jones’s competitors would find it out and this could jeopardize both company reputation Fred’s reputation as well as directly affect company business in China. It would show Fred’s reasoning and strategy in poor light especially since he was himself brought-in to change company’s image. If hired though, John would remain a friend of Fred and no one will find out that the company used to google its potential recruits avoiding any chances of …show more content…
A proven talent like her should not be let go. She could be hired now in USA followed by her movement to China if required after she is well-groomed with company policies and informally letting her know the cultural risks of Chinese business. In her role her talent must be understood to gel well with youth and so she must be attached with that segment productline.
FINAL EMAIL TO FRED
16th Aug, 2014
Fred Westen
CEO Hathway Jones
Philadelphia, USA
Dear Mr Westen,
This is with regards to the discussion of 10th August 2014 we had at Kozhikode about the dilemma you are facing on hiring of Ms. Mimi. I believe you could hire her for operations in USA.
Keeping in view the company’s new designer line for youth I would strongly recommend Mimi to oversee the promotion of these products especially keeping in view her past success in reaching to the youth masses which could provide a great sales pitch to the company and make the products popular amongst the youth segment. As a contingency plan, if Mimi still wants to be based in China only, she can be transferred back to China after an initial ‘grooming period’ whence she would be thoroughly acquainted with company norms, objectives and
By Bibhu Dash
Summary Report
Analysis Statement
Should Mimi be hired by Fred for China operations of Hathway Jones based on the findings of past activities of Mimi?
Introduction
When Fred Westen the CEO of Hathaway Jones started plans to expand business operations of Hathway jones in China, his old roommate John Brewster asked him to consider the profile of his daughter Mimi as a potential hire in China and also since Mimi was interested to work in the expansion plan of Hathway Jones. Mimi was a person with strong credentials and given the fact that she was John’s daughter, Fred was already impressed by her and had presumed to arrange some interviews for her followed by subsequent hiring of Mimi. Fred did …show more content…
China itself was a sensitive market with least tolerance to individual aggression. Mimi was already tagged as aggressive by previous employers and had a history of vocal agitation aimed against China. Sooner or later both the Chinese and also Hathaway Jones’s competitors would find it out and this could jeopardize both company reputation Fred’s reputation as well as directly affect company business in China. It would show Fred’s reasoning and strategy in poor light especially since he was himself brought-in to change company’s image. If hired though, John would remain a friend of Fred and no one will find out that the company used to google its potential recruits avoiding any chances of …show more content…
A proven talent like her should not be let go. She could be hired now in USA followed by her movement to China if required after she is well-groomed with company policies and informally letting her know the cultural risks of Chinese business. In her role her talent must be understood to gel well with youth and so she must be attached with that segment productline.
FINAL EMAIL TO FRED
16th Aug, 2014
Fred Westen
CEO Hathway Jones
Philadelphia, USA
Dear Mr Westen,
This is with regards to the discussion of 10th August 2014 we had at Kozhikode about the dilemma you are facing on hiring of Ms. Mimi. I believe you could hire her for operations in USA.
Keeping in view the company’s new designer line for youth I would strongly recommend Mimi to oversee the promotion of these products especially keeping in view her past success in reaching to the youth masses which could provide a great sales pitch to the company and make the products popular amongst the youth segment. As a contingency plan, if Mimi still wants to be based in China only, she can be transferred back to China after an initial ‘grooming period’ whence she would be thoroughly acquainted with company norms, objectives and