Describes the operational problems Cable Systems Data (CDS), minority-owned cable installation company with a dual mission of maximizing profits and providing employment opportunities to minorities in urban markets. After the merger between the cable in the metro Boston area, the management of the combined company (CDS) predicts strong growth for their services. Accordingly, they are built of labor and infrastructure support. But the company is losing money in the light of volatile consumer demand and high labor costs. Last exacerbated by deteriorating and unresolved issues alliance. Considering choices CEO should increase revenues and reduce labor costs. The decision is complicated by the unresolved issues with the previous owner, who remained to work in the new company. "Hide
by Paul W. Marshall, Todd Thedinga Source: Harvard Business School 29 pages. Publication Date: February 19, 2003. Prod. #: 803132-PDF-ENG
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