Johannes Linden HBS Case Study
Executive Summary
An analysis of the gradual growth and expansion obstacles of Fluss Washer and Dryer, after Fluss AG (Swiss parent company) earned profits of $15 billion in the fiscal year 2010.
Following the meeting of the Global Executive Committee on 1st February 2011, the report summarises the issues, analyses causes and effects and provides recommendations on resolving the problems to focus on business development in the fiscal year 2011.
The report concentrates on three issues affecting the Global Executive Committee of Fluss Washer and Dryer; the organisational structure hindering growth, leadership efficiency and motivation of employees. The analysis covers centralisation vs decentralisation of the organisational structure and how effective communication and information sharing is. It covers the core issue of employee bonuses, which the Regional Directors unanimously insist should be based on the figures agreed three months ago and how the rise in sales targets and bonus achievement will affect motivation. It considers the leadership style of the Company Director and relationship versus target based conflict resolution.
The report provides realistic and prioritised recommendations based on a time and cost effective implementation plan.
Introduction
Fluss Washer and Dryer (hereinafter referred to as FWD) is a Swiss household appliance company of its parent Fluss AG, founded in Switzerland in 1947. Fluss has expanded across the globe through establishment of geographic divisions and currently has over 51,000 employees with revenues of $15 billion recorded in the globally troubled financial fiscal year of 2010.
The CEO of the company is Mr. Hans Kehrar and the Director Mr. Johannes Linden reports to him based on the performance of the six regional divisions, each headed by its own Regional Director. The directives of the CEO are to focus globally on expanding during 2011, as the world economy is expected to witness a slow recovery after deep
An analysis of the gradual growth and expansion obstacles of Fluss Washer and Dryer, after Fluss AG (Swiss parent company) earned profits of $15 billion in the fiscal year 2010.
Following the meeting of the Global Executive Committee on 1st February 2011, the report summarises the issues, analyses causes and effects and provides recommendations on resolving the problems to focus on business development in the fiscal year 2011.
The report concentrates on three issues affecting the Global Executive Committee of Fluss Washer and Dryer; the organisational structure hindering growth, leadership efficiency and motivation of employees. The analysis covers centralisation vs decentralisation of the organisational structure and how effective communication and information sharing is. It covers the core issue of employee bonuses, which the Regional Directors unanimously insist should be based on the figures agreed three months ago and how the rise in sales targets and bonus achievement will affect motivation. It considers the leadership style of the Company Director and relationship versus target based conflict resolution.
The report provides realistic and prioritised recommendations based on a time and cost effective implementation plan.
Introduction
Fluss Washer and Dryer (hereinafter referred to as FWD) is a Swiss household appliance company of its parent Fluss AG, founded in Switzerland in 1947. Fluss has expanded across the globe through establishment of geographic divisions and currently has over 51,000 employees with revenues of $15 billion recorded in the globally troubled financial fiscal year of 2010.
The CEO of the company is Mr. Hans Kehrar and the Director Mr. Johannes Linden reports to him based on the performance of the six regional divisions, each headed by its own Regional Director. The directives of the CEO are to focus globally on expanding during 2011, as the world economy is expected to witness a slow recovery after deep
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