But Tak Kee, originally professional publishers and printer, which began in 1950 in Hong Kong, faced static performance for decades. This forced the founder of the family and the grandfather decided to close the printing department. This decision pushed his youngest son, On-ping, a critical point decision whether and how to continue the family business. Under pressure from the On-ping said to his son John for support,
but please put John in a difficult position of choosing between a professional career and a family business. As a young man without much life and experience, John had to go through the process of personal development to shape up as a leader, to be able to make a family business is booming again, and keep the family in formulating his entrepreneurial vision in business and family. Case (A) is on the point of view of John as it makes its decision, and is designed to encourage students to look at the family business from the point of view of the third generation. Case (b) begins with the decision to join the John Ho Tak Kee. "Hide
by Kevin Au, Barbara Lee Source: Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation 8 pages. Publication date: April 24, 2009. Prod. #: 909M33-PDF-ENG
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