Crisis as an opportunity/Case study:Wilson Chemical
Transcript of Crisis as an opportunity/Case study:Wilson Chemical
10-15-2013
Meeting
Wilson Chemical
Mr Okono caseH.O.R.N.E.T.H.O.R.N.E.T.
Consulting
London Headquarters
Ghanian Subsidiary
Geographical Situation
G. Howard
G. Teele
J. Okono
Flight LieutenantJ. RawlingsI. Thomas
Hierarchy
New Presidentof Ghana
Ghanaian subsidiary director
Director,West African Division
V.P. International Division
President
Situation
Ghana, 1984
Mr Okono involved
Successful manager, but accused of bribery
Complicated political background
Tough economical background
Existing Situation
Issues :
Statement Of Problem
Communication
Cultural Differences
Ethics
Management
Communication
Strengths:
-Meeting
-Communication made by letters
Weaknesses:
-No communication between Joseph Okono & Leaders of Wilson Chemicals
Cultural Differences
Strengths:
-Okono Is Ghanaian, he is more easily trusted
Weaknesses:
-Ghana may have a different point of view on bribery
-The government is unstable
Ethics
Morally: corruption is not a good process
Strengths:
-It is a way to protect jobs
-To save Wilson Chemicals
Weaknesses:
-It is against ethics
-It is illegal
Management
Strengths:
-Okono is :
Weaknesses:
-Okono is independant, not much supervised
-well prepared-autonomous-motivated - an Oxford graduate
Statement Of Problem
There is an ethical issue
There is a potential financial and standing issue if the bribery is discovered
OPTIONS
OPTION 1 :We should turn a blind eye to the situation AND do nothing
-You keep Okono (great manager, many skills and experience…)-Maintained sales-Possible increase in profits
-Illegal practice-The subsidiary could collapse-Potential lawsuits -Ethical issues
OPTION 2 :Mr Okono should be fired because of his acts
-No more corruption-No risks for the company's standing
-Risk of loosing market shares-Loss of a competent director
OPTION 3 :Keep Okono but stop practicing bribery
-You keep Okono (great manager, many skills and experience…)
-So he will work without bribery
-Preserves the benefits of Wilson Chemicals
-Sales could decline-The subsidiary could collapse-Maybe no chance to overcome the crisis
OPTION 4 :Okono's work is great : let's support him
-You keep Okono (great manager, many skills and good experience…)-Possible huge increase in profits-Possibilities of controlling the entire ghanaian market
-Illegal practice-Huge risks of being caught red-handed-Ethical issues
H.O.R.N.E.T.H.O.R.N.E.T.
Consulting
Thank you for your attention
Any Question ?
Let's recap :OPTION 1 :
Turn a blind eye to the situation and do nothing
OPTION 2 :
Mr Okono should be fired because of his acts
OPTION 3 :Keep Okono but stop practicing bribery
OPTION 4 : Okono's work is great : support him
Our Recommandation :
Your ethic is ruling