The War for Management Talent in China: Shanghai Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd Case Solution And Analysis, HBR Case Study Solution & Analysis of Harvard Case Studies

This case is part of a package of training materials that China uses to illustrate managerial implications in the so-called war for talent, and is designed to create an understanding "as the best talent to play the game" in China or elsewhere. We strive to create interactive and rich class discussion of issues raised among experienced business practitioners, taking a number of interesting learning formats: opening note, in four cases, "detailed exercise" and video. In particular, in this case a state-controlled listed companies, which is horizontally diversified national champion, involved in such business categories as tires, batteries, soap, printing ink and real estate, with export sales accounting for 45% of total sales. The company aims to increase its international presence and, in particular, to make their activities in the tires of the "global factory", and builds his "Double Coin" domestic brand global. Company board chairman Dr. Fan Xian, needs experienced managers for domestic and foreign transactions, particularly in the areas of general management, finance, marketing and sales. According to him, loyalty is the most important criterion when evaluating job candidates. His task is to find a loyal and competent managers and match them to the right position in China and abroad. Learning Objectives: Among the most important issues in talent management should be considered in this set of teaching materials, the following are the most central to the study of a class of participants: From tabulation of potential candidates is the first and most important step in talent management, which features should a business leader looking for meet the requirements for the competence of today and prepare for the future? What would some of the creative possibilities and practice sources, attract, develop and retain talented managers? "Hide
by William A. Fisher, Rebecca Chung Source: IMD 3 pages. Publication Date: February 11, 2008. Prod. #: IMD343-PDF-ENG