Case questions

1.     Discuss the strategic actions Dunlap took to turn Sunbeam around, whether they were the appropriate actions, and what they resulted in.

2.     Boards have a fiduciary duty to look after shareholder interests. With that in mind, please comment on the board of directors at Sunbeam – did they do a good job of looking after their shareholders?

3.     Describe the first compensation package offered to Dunlap. Was it well-designed? What type of behavior(s) did it motivate?

All answers are opinion based and related to strategic management concepts.  Outside research is acceptable but no Wikipedia. 4 pages.