...Case Analysis Report Clayton Industries: Peter Arnell, Country Manager for Italy (HBS Case # 4199) 1. Evaluate Peter Arnell’s first two months as general manager of Clayton SpA. What are the main challenges he faces? How well is he dealing with them? The biggest challenge Peter faces is the stagnant growth that Clayton SpA has experienced in recent years, especially with a 5.3% decline in 2008 and 19.4% drop in the first quarter of 2009 for Italy. This lack of sales directly affects receivables and inventory. Coupled with a strong union in Italy (FILM), these two forces directly contribute to the difficulty of fulfilling the 10/10/10 plan. Based on these trends, a “top four in four” years is unlikely unless SpA can significantly increase its European sales in the chiller market. So far, he has taken some necessary steps in understanding the situation and has made some necessary changes to prepare for a comprehensive overhaul of the division. However, he has yet to make any decisions for the long term future of the company. 2. Review the three possible courses of action outlined on the last page of the case. As Arnell, which plan would you recommend to Dan Briggs and Simonne Buis next week? What problems and constraints might limit your strategic recommendation? How could you deal with those issues? The 3 possible courses of action are as follows: 1) Continue to do what they have been doing, except better – increase efficiency, improve product...
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...A problem and decision analysis of the HBR Clayton Industries, Inc. Case | SALIAN.IN Page 1 of 4 SALIAN.IN Having Solemnly Resolved. • Business ◦ Cases • Governance ◦ Rights & Duties • Hobby ◦ Astronomy • Money ◦ Finance • Self ◦ Personal Productivity A problem and decision analysis of the HBR Clayton Industries, Inc. Case Posted by Pranab Salian on 12/29/11 • Categorized as Cases This case is about the challenges faced by Peter Arnell, who has taken over the Italian subsidiary of Clayton Industries, a sixty-year-old U.S.-based firm in the HVAC industry. The short analysis I present is one of many possible readings of this case, and specifically covers existing problems and potential decision options. The case is available from the Harvard Business Review website. Problem Analysis The key business issue facing Clayton in late 2009 is that its Italian subsidiary, Clayton SpA, has been making heavy operational losses for three years now, to the tune of over $1 million USD a month. While these losses have been exacerbated due to a general global recession which has reduced http://www.salian.in/business/cases/problem-decision-analysis-hbr-clayton-industries-case 8/25/2013 A problem and decision analysis of the HBR Clayton Industries, Inc. Case | SALIAN.IN Page 2 of 4 sales (which are down by 19%), their root cause lies in the fact that since 2001, Simonne Buis had been making organizational changes, and trying to create a more integrated European organization...
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...other student’s work or from any other source except where due acknowledgment is made explicitly in the text, nor has any part been written for me by another person. Student’s Signature : _Nishant_kumar______ Evaluator’s comments: _____________________________________________________________________ Marks obtained : ___________ out of ______________________ REPORT ON CLAYTON INDUSTRIES CASE PETER ARNELL, COUNTRY MANAGER FOR ITALY OBJECTIVE The purpose of this report is to analyze the daunting challenges faced by Clayton SpA,the Italian subsidiary of US based Clayton Industries Inc. Peter Arnell has just taken charge of the Clayton SpA to turn around the current loss making status of the company losing around $1 million a month after decades of solid returns. Contents A brief introduction of Clayton Industries and their business operations............................................................................................................................ 3 Description of Proble.......................................................................................................... 3 Evaluation of alternatives...
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...paper should incorporate: 1. Your analysis of the Case 2. Generally the last question or two are the opinion questions so always respond to those question/s. In addition, you may select up to two questions. Thus respond to a minimum of three and maximum of four questions. You can do so in bullet form or as paragraphs. 3. Apply key concepts, definitions from all chapters and lectures discussed in class until this discussion session; Key concepts and definitions should be italicized 4. Not exceed two page double-spaced in length, and font sizes no smaller than 12, with decent margins (1 inch). 5. Clearly identify your name, and your section 1 Discussion & Application Paper 2 – Due Apr 28th Clayton Industries, Inc.: Peter Arnell, Country Manager for Italy Case Questions 1. Evaluate Peter Arnell’s first two...
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...Introduction : A Chief Operating Officer (or Chief Operations Officer; COO) or Director of Operations (or Operations Director) can be one of the highest-ranking executives in an organization and comprises part of the "C-Suite". The COO is responsible for the daily operation of the company,[1] and routinely reports to the highest ranking executive, usually the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).[2] The COO may also carry the title of President which makes him or her the clear number-two in command at the firm, especially if the highest ranking executive is the Chairman and CEO. Contents * 1 Responsibilities and similar titles * 1.1 Corporate president * 1.2 Current situation * 2 Roles and functions * 2.1 COO as successor * 3 Relationship with CEO * 4 Relationship with board of directors * 5 Failure in the COO role * 6 Experts and research * 7 List of notable COOs * 7.1 Current * 8 References * 9 Further reading | Responsibilities and similar titles Unlike other C-suite positions, which tend to be defined according to commonly designated responsibilities across most companies, the COO job tends to be defined in relation to the specific CEO with whom he/she works, given the close working relationship of these two individuals.[3] In many ways, the selection of a COO is similar to the selection of a Vice President of the United States: the role (including the power and responsibilities therein) can vary dramatically, depending on the style and...
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