The Chattanooga Ice Cream Division Case Context and Background of the Case The Chattanooga Ice Cream was one of the three divisions of Chattanooga Food Corporation. Since 1992 the sales flattered and profits declined consistently. While US per capita consumption of ice cream diminished‚ the competition in its market increased considerably. In order to remediate the division’s performance‚ Chattanooga Ice Cream took several actions which included the promotion of Charles Moore to head of the division
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CASE 1: The Chattanooga Ice Cream Division 1. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION The main problem is‚ the Ice Cream Division sales were declining over the past four years. Sales revenue presented more than 180millions of Dollars in 1991‚ but in 1995 presented only 150 millions of Dollars. During this period‚ growth of consumption of ice cream had slowed and competition in Chattanooga´s markets had increased substantially. Charles Moore try to find the best idea to solve a problem with declining production
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The Chattanooga Ice Cream Division This paper about the Chattanooga Ice Cream division examines problems the company is facing and suggestions how to overcome them‚ moreover‚ how Charles Moore should act as the Leader. The paper is divided in three parts namely “Problem identification”‚ “Problem Analysis” and “Solutions proposals and implementation suggestions”. 1. Problem identification One Problem underlying in this case is the lack of collaboration between the different organizational
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Introduction The Chattanooga Ice Cream case shows a decline in sales for 5 consecutive years. The Division is headed by Charles Moore. Although Charles Moore was successful in leading teams he seemed to have major issues with this team of vice presidents. According to the Harvard Business Review Chattanooga Ice Cream Case the team was very dysfunctional; they exhibited a lack of trust‚ high in conflict‚ disrespectful of each other and exhibited avoidance issues with accountability. Team members
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The Downfall of Chattanooga Ice Cream 1 THE DOWNFALL OF CHATTANOOGA ICE CREAM AMBER PARKER JACK WELCH MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE PROF. ARDITH BOWMAN JWI510007 5/12/2014 THE DOWNFALL OF CHATTANOOGA ICE CREAM 2 ABSTRACT In this paper I will do an analysis on what I think cause the downfall of Chattanooga Ice Cream. I will also give and observation of the Chattanooga Ice Cream Division and how lack of respect and communication caused them to lose one of their biggest clients. I assay Charlie Moore’s
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Direction for Chattanooga Ice Cream Clint A. Stockton Jack Welch Management Institute Dr. Denis Tocci JWMI 510 11/16/2013 Chattanooga Ice Cream Case The Chattanooga Ice Cream case shows a decline in sales for 5 consecutive years. The Division is headed by Charles Moore. Although Charles Moore was successful in leading teams he seemed to have major issues with this team of vice presidents. According to the Harvard Business Review Chattanooga Ice Cream Case the team was
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Executive Summary The following case study analysis examines the Chattanooga Ice Cream division’s recent failures in light of Stay & Shop’s recent decision to replace CIC with Sealtest in all of their Southeast Stores. It will shed a light on the dysfunctions and shortcomings of the team and their leader. A comprehensive analysis will follow and break down where CIC has failed both within the company and in the marketplace. After an examination and analysis is complete‚ I will offer a series of
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Chattanooga Ice Cream Division Case Analysis Abstract The Ice Cream Division of Chattanooga Food Corporation had shown declining sales for 5 consecutive years through 1996. That was the year that they lost their third largest customer‚ Stay & Shop. A turn around had to take place but the Ice Cream Division leadership was unsure how to accomplish this. The division was run by Charlie Moore‚ grandson of the company founder. Charlie was a very democratic leader but had major
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Chattanooga Ice Cream Case Analysis Chattanooga Case Analysis Nicholas Trudics Jack Welch Management Institute Dr. Barrett JWI 510 5/19/2013 Executive Summary The Chattanooga Ice Cream Division Case highlights Charles Moore‚ the head of said division and his responsibility to his company and his team. The following discusses the dynamic and dysfunction of a senior leadership team‚ and the contribution of both the individuals and their leader to that dysfunction. Also discussed is the management
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Chattanooga Case Analysis Stacy Kelley Jack Welch Management Institute Dr. Denis P. Tocci JWMI 510 November 16‚ 2014 Abstract This analysis will apply my understanding of the Chattanooga Ice Cream (CIC) case and will describe how I would apply the concepts and principles learned so far in JWMI 510‚ Leadership in the 21st Century. A review of the team dysfunction and how the President and General Manager‚ Charlie Moore‚ contributed to that dysfunction will be shared. This case study will also
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