Strategic Management
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781259927621
Author: Frank T. Rothaermel The Nancy and Russell McDonough Chair; Professor of Strategy and Sloan Industry Studies Fellow
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 2.4, Problem 4CC
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Case summary:
The case deals with the role of Person SS at Company F. Company M was the dominant player. Even after four years of trying, Company F was in second place and they could not able to compete with Company M. At that time, Person Z, who is the founder of Company F, hired Person SS from Company G as Chief Operating Officer (COO). She brought business skills to the operations of Company F in which Person Z is lagging. Peon Z is a computer hacker, who brings in the users and Person SS is a renowned for her public policy, sales, and business development, who brings in the money.
To determine: Whether the qualities of strategic leadership are similar in business and politics
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