The 3M Company (A): Integrating Europe (Spanish) Spanish Case Solution
Abstract:
This 2 part case set provides the reorganisation of 3M's European operations in 1992 from a solid, self-governing nation structure to a pan-European line of product structure matrixed with a local structure. The situations explain the shift, and the resulting benefits and the obstacles, in the context of 3M's special society and procedures, which have actually made the American international corporation a standard in development.
Pedagogical Objectives:
This case series allows the expedition of the strengths and weak points of an entrepreneurial firm in endeavor and handling modification, along with a few of the more fragile intricacies in transitioning organisational instructions and procedure within such corporations. In addition, the cases sensitize the trainee to the difficulties a firm deals with in serving the progressing, incorporated market of Europe. These cases are appropriate for either an MBA or executive audience.
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