Case study

Report Questions:

Start with case summary, then use questions as headings before answering and citing resources.

1) Compare and contrast 

a) the approaches that the CPO and ESO took to their turnaround (sample table below)

and

b) the financial outcomes

2) Why did the CPO and ESO take such different approaches?

3) Which organization is better positioned for stability?

PRESENTATION QUESTIONS:         

1) Non-profit boards can play many roles. What do you see as the role of the board in management oversight? Explain.

2) Although the perception around turnarounds in crisis situation is that it calls for drastic measures there is considerable latitude. Analyse turnaround strategies from the perspective of: a) environmental analysis b) resources and capabilities analysis c) management values/preferences analysis

3) As a result of the different factors the organizations may craft different strategies. Point out how the turnaround strategies of the CPO and ESO differed and explain the differences based on the above analyses.