Elektra Products Case

CASE 1: ELEKTRA PRODUCTS INC.

IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROBLEM:
ELEKTRA PRODUCTS INC. is an 80-y/o smart set that manufactures electrical product and supplies. Although in the business for several decades, the family is experiencing several problems that threatens its survival:
Stiff competition from local and world(prenominal) suppliers that eroded its market sh are
No young products are existence developed by its manufacturing host
Employee morale is low and many are resigning
There are gaps in inter-department communications

To arrest the decline, Elektra hired a new CEO, Martin Griffin, to reengineer the organization. Quickly, Mr. Griffin announced the alliances new direction and initiated reforms:
Focus on innovation
Openness - corporate instruction will be made available to employees under the companys empowerment programs
Formation of quality circles/problem-solving teams are encouraged

Barbara Russell (VP Manufacturing) who was designated to tend the manufacturing team tasked to improve delivery of stocks to outlets heads one the teams formed. The team came up with some recommendations it hoped would help run the company efficiently.



However, other reach management members opposed the recommendations as these will affect on existing policies and practices:

Griffin is now faced with a group of management members resisting new ideas and another group that thinks change is however possible.

OBJECTIVE:
Ensure the implementation of empowerment and innovation order of business to address Elektras current problems of declining revenue, low employee morale and gaps in inter-department communication.

ALTERNATIVE COURSES OF ACTION
Replace management team members opposing change.
oA drastic reform measure that will warrant quick implementation of needed change envisioned by Griffin. This can be done by offering other(a) retirement program (ERP) or reassigning management members to non-critical functions.
oERP is high-priced in the short tem given the...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Orderessay



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