This case chronicles the process of change to fight HIV / AIDS in a coal mine in South Africa, which affects the stability of the organization. The case describes the business case for the solution of this problem and the sequence of events that have been instituted. It illustrates the kind of leadership actions necessary to deal with convincing environmental forces affect the business. It shows how a wide range of stakeholders should be involved and the systems and practices established for sustainable change must be implemented. This raises questions about the role of business in society. The case also provides insight on doing business in countries with developing economies. The problem at the end of the case, as to roll out (replication) of the intervention to other departments of large multinational. "Hide
by Margie Sutherland, Verity Hawarden Source: Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation 17 pages. Publication Date: January 28, 2009. Prod. #: 908M67-PDF-ENG
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