Case Brief Silvio Napoli‚ a Harvard-educated MBA was selected as head of India expansion project from Schindler Holding Ltd. Napoli was involved in the planning of the Indian subsidiary and had worked closely with key Schindler executives on other strategic initiatives. Schindler Holding Ltd‚ a Swiss based organization headed by Alfred Schindler‚ was technology leader in elevator and escalator manufacturing. Worldwide it had revenues of $4 billion and employee strength of over 38‚000 in 97 subsidiaries
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Submit an analysis of the operational and managerial challenges Schindler faces in India. Your report should clearly demonstrate your ability to apply‚ integrate‚ and cite relevant theories‚ concepts‚ frameworks and ideas from course readings into your analysis. Additional research is not required or desired. Use the data and information provided by the case study‚ course readings and conferences discussion. Format: The report is to be 7-to-8 pages‚ double-spaced with 1-inch margins‚ 10-to-12
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the pool from which Napoli recruited for his top positions in the new company. Mehar Karan (“M.K.”) Singh‚ 42‚ was tapped for the role of managing director‚ a position that reported to Napoli but was viewed as a stepping stone to heading the subsidiary. (For profiles of key Indian managers‚ see Exhibit 3). “At some point in your career you will report to someone younger than yourself‚” said Singh. “I decided that Schindler was an exciting opportunity to test this scenario.” Napoli explained the choice
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CASE: SILVIO NAPOLI AT SCHINDLER INDIA GROUP NO. 2 SECTION D Kumar Pratik 0190/51 Mehta Meet Rajubhai 0206/51 Mukesh Lakhotia 0213/51 Paranjape Ninad Bhushan 0253/51 Kshitij Shekhar Bhuyar 0188/51 Nishant Singh 0245/51 Nitin Jaiswal 0248/51 Muthu Veerappan R 0214/51 1. Was Silvio the right person for the job in India? Be sure to comment on his skill sets‚ industry knowledge‚ personality traits etc. and how they might or might not match the assignment he will be
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Silvio Napoli at Schindler India 1. What relationships does he need to establish beyond his India team for his strategy to be successful in India? * European Company relationships – Head of Procurement‚ Supply Chain‚ Manufacturing and the Financial Controller responsible for South Asia region * Relationships with key functions of government – example Taxation and tariff – so as to remain ahead of the regulatory changes and build expediency into the process. Very critical in a country
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Silvio Napoli at Schindler India WHAT IS A KEY ISSUE IN THIS CASE? Silvio Napoli‚ a Harvard MBA graduate was hired by Schindler Elevator Company where he introduced a business plan that supports the company’s goal to grow its international market share by acquiring a fully owned subsidiary in India. The primary goals were to achieve 50 orders in the first year‚ then break even after 4 years of operations. It was also planned that 20 percent off the market share will be gained one the inside of
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market personal care product. ITC ’s shampoo brand‚ Fiama di Wills is in the premium segment‚ that’s growing faster at 44%‚ compared to 21% for the overall market. Interestingly‚ ITC didn’t introduce a new brand name for its shampoo. Instead it has opted for a brand extension of its two year old‚ super premium range of personal care products‚ Essenza di Wills. But unlike Essenza that was available at ITC hotels and Wills Lifestyle stores‚ Fiama di Wills shampoos will be stocked at retail stores across
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Silvio Napoli at Schindler India Schindler is a Switzerland based elevator manufacturing company founded by Robert Schindler in 1874. Since its inception‚ the company has generated billion dollar revenues and is regarded as the technology leader in elevator manufacturing. Alfred N. Schindler‚ who is the 4th generation of the family to lead the company‚ has seen growth potential for the company in India and is attracted by the growing demands for elevators in that particular part of the world. After
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minded « Impatient and short tampered « Over communicative All the three weaknesses mentioned above can lead to dissatisfied subordinates and it can create enemies/ jealousy amongst the colleagues. Note ¡V We may relate this to difficulties Mr Napoli faced getting support from design team in Europe. « He was new to India Though he
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Case Study Silvio Napoli at Schindler India Was Silvio the right choice? PROS: He developed the business plan Int. Experience CONS: Age and family situation Personality and cultural background (France & USA) Experience with Swatch Project Lack of adaptation to foreign cultures No similar post before Well educated No sales and technical experience in the elevator business 2 Was Silvio the right choice? Blindly sticking to his business plan Lack
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