The Ciputra Group: Shaping the City in Asia Case Solution And Analysis, HBR Case Study Solution & Analysis of Harvard Case Studies

Ciputra Group was established by Mr. Ciputra in 1980, after a long career in business with a view to providing a business to their children. The case describes the development of the group, which has become a well-known and innovative players in the property sector in Indonesia. Under the leadership of Ciputra, the company became known for its satellite cities, which combines the technical teams, construction and urban planning quality, and the ability to understand and maneuver in difficult conditions in Indonesia. Ciputra Group moved into areas where the government was weak (public works, roads, sewerage, urban management, security, etc.) and as such are "institutional entrepreneur" that cities form Indonesia. This model was later exported to other emerging markets. It ends, companies face two sets of interrelated problems. One set is a strategic as well as the business model of the company was vulnerable, and it has gone through various changes. The issue is that the strategic choice of the company should choose. The second group of questions concerns the leadership and corporate structure of the group. With Ciputra is in his late 70s, a generational change in the leadership is inevitable, and students are asked to think about the most appropriate way for the further development of business from one led by a charismatic entrepreneur to professional family business. Two sets of questions related to each other and create opportunities and constraints. "Hide
by Marleen Dieleman Source: Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation 15 pages. Publication Date: November 18, 2009. Prod. #: 909M84-PDF-ENG