Tucker Knox Case Analysis
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Create a case analysis using the Case Analysis Format that is attached. You can add additional space to this format if you need room to fully explain or examine different sections of the form. (300 words)
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This posting analyses the Tucker Knox Case study. This is done from the perspective of an OD practitioner.
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CASE ANALYSIS FORM
1. Problems
A. Macro
1. There is a need to start the automation-engineering department. Run it efficiently. It is expected that it will be able to operationalize the concept, design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of custom automation in each of the five factories.
2. There is a need for the company to set up global facilities that can compete efficiently with the manufacturing facilities of private and captive manufacturers. In other words the US facilities and its offshore facilities must be able to face price competition. Outsourcing with a view to reducing costs should be an important goal for the company.
B. Micro
1. Using back seat driving Jack Donaldson continuously manipulated the situation. The proverbial last straw was the removal of Leonard from the automation-engineering department. This move disheartened Leonard and he decided to leave the company.
2.Jack Donaldson's weakness of personality and the obsession of having his own people around him led him to sideline ...
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