In response to the crisis in the chemicals in the early 1980s, Allied Chemical (USA) and ICI (UK) to appoint a new chairman to revive the strategy of every company and organization culture. Hennessy, an outsider with experience in the management of conglomerates, has strong ideas about the right strategy allies. He buys and sells business in a stunning video and shakes control allies, culture and organization. More than consensus builder Hennessy and less abrasive management style, Harvey-Jones provokes considerable organizational and strategic changes in the ICI. Allows students to compare the effectiveness of different styles of management and leadership, and to consider the different roles of the general manager. "Hide
by Christopher A. Bartlett, Robert W. Lightfoot Source: Harvard Business School 24 pages. Publication Date: June 25, 1992. Prod. #: 392157-PDF-ENG
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