When pupils receive the English language PDF of this Brief Case in a coursepack, they will additionally have the option to purchase an audio version. Alex Sander is a brand new product manager gifts and whose drive are appealing to management, but whose style that is intolerant has alienated employees. This strain is presented against the backdrop of a 360° performance review procedure. Sander works in the Toiletries Department of Landon Care Products, which has lately been acquired by an attractive European company. Sander is leading the launching of an European skin care product into the U.S. market, which demands working with a transnational product development team.
Sander's interactions with peers and direct reports in the case paint a picture of a tough, inflexible high achiever who uses temper as a management tool. At the end of the day, Sander will be provided by Sander's manager Sam Glass with 360° performance feedback-the first time this procedure has been used at Landon. Sander remains cynical about the value of feedback and the procedure, and of a long term fit with the firm. On the other half, Glass has a very high personal interest in keeping Sander at the firm, but wonders how the organization can best develop and manage this star performer.
PUBLICATION DATE: April 11, 2008 PRODUCT #: 2177-HCB-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about LEADERSHIP & MANAGING PEOPLE
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