Leo 50-50 joint venture that manufactures and sells electron microscopes. It belongs to Carl Zeiss of Germany and Switzerland, Leica and consists of small businesses, which each parent company has been in this area. The new company is facing serious challenges, as it dominates the market for Japanese competitors. No business under the guidance of the parent company was earning a satisfactory return. The case is written from the point of view of Charles Kalbag, general manager of the joint venture at a time when it is about six months. He is facing a real challenge in bringing it inherited the management team together and to develop a strategy that will win in the market. Looks at change management, fusion of cultures, and create a strategy. "Hide
by J. Peter murder Source: IMD 16 pages. Publication Date: January 1, 1996. Prod. #: IMD111-PDF-ENG
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