It is a roleplay case, meant for use in a leadership development course for MBA students. The case has four purposes, two each for students playing U.S.- and China-based managers. There are just two variants of the case, one for pupils playing the role of U.S.-based managers (L-22US), and one for pupils playing the role of China-based supervisors (L-22CHN).
Each variant has a group of facts that are common, plus a set of facts known only to that side. Students must reset post-merger anticipations, address the underlining interests that are different and get the amalgamation plan back on course.
They possess the opportunity to show active listening, query, and opinions regarding post-merger expectancies at HBT headquarters and at HBT Shanghai. Both pairs of pupils will go into the assembly with varying goals and will need to manage the expectations and perceptions in a way that may be assertive, collaborative, or both of the other side.
The HBT Merger (China Roles Version) case study solution
PUBLICATION DATE: August 01, 2013 PRODUCT #: L22CHN-PDF-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about LEADERSHIP & MANAGING PEOPLE
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