Five years short of retirement, Alvarez is an experienced mechanic, but uneducated working for the Venezuelan manufacturers of aluminum building. In the event, the new North American management is concerned grumbling and egocentric behavior Alvarez and thinking about the impact of firing him. In the case of B (UVA-OB-0661), the management decided to dismiss Alvarez at a high price. In the case of C (UVA-OB-0662), Alvarez died of a heart attack shortly after his dismissal, adding urgency to the decision to dismiss. This case series provides a wonderful opportunity to study self-concepts, methods, personal skills, cross-cultural management, and the management of personal change. "Hide
by James G. Clawson, Ingrid Celis Source: Darden School of Business 6 pages. Publication Date: November 30, 1998. Prod. #: UV3149-PDF-ENG
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