Juanico, Abigail B.

Case 6 – Carl Wendover

1. Exactly why was the mistake in the instance of Carl Wendover made? What defense, if
any, could Wendover advance in his behalf?

The reason why Carl Wendover made a mistake in his job is that, he is lacking in
knowledge in his new position. I suggest that before he started in a new job, he should
be tested if he is really qualified by the position and he need to be under briefing by
the former head and state all the important information needed in the division.

2. If you were the person who selected Wendover, what would you do to avoid making
this mistake again?

If I would be selected in that position. I would not underestimate the new job, new
position given me because I was selected. Not just because I’m good at my previous
job, it doesn’t mean that I’m already good enough to my new job. I still need to
seminars in order for me to familiarize the important information and the work field
that assigned to me.

3. If you were the executive vice-president, what action, if any, would you take so that
such mistakes would be unlikely to occur?

As I said above, before you select or hire the employee for the bigger role, he
should be train first and need to examine if he is really qualified for the position.
Juanico, Abigail B. Case 7 - International Machine Corporation

1. How would you state the mission of the enterprise?

The Mission of International Machine Corporation according to this case is to achieve

success in the near future as like the present. Consequently, after the meeting, the President
has analyzed to improve the current models and reduce the cost and price of farm machine
and want to get long term profit.

2. How would you go about evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the firm? Prepare SWOT
Analysis. What factors are critical for success or failure?

The Strength of International Machine Corporation which is a well successful company

are the technological skills, leading brand, distribution channels and production quality.

The Weakness of International Machine Corporation which is a well successful

company is misunderstanding among employees, relationship with customers, research and
development and introduction of new models.

The Opportunities of International Machine Corporation which is a well

successful company are emerging customer’s needs, quality improvements, expanding
global markets and vertical integration.

The possible Threats of International Machine Corporation which is a well

successful company are new entry by competitors, shifting demand, emergence of
cheaper technology and regulatory requirements.

3. It is often said that to be successful, an organization must be an open system. What does this
mean, and how does it apply to this case?

The Open system in International Machine Corporation refers simply to the

concept that organizations are strongly influenced by their environment. The environment
consists of other organizations that exert various forces of an economic, political, or social
nature. The environment also provides key resources that sustain the organization and
lead to change and survival.

International Machine Corporation which is an international level corporation is

greatly affected by its environment. In the corporation, farm machine is produced and
distributed all over the world. So the corporation has adapted the changes of the
external environment and has deal with problems to achieve success in the international
market. The corporation has well deserved satisfactory for its success.
 Juanico, Abigail B. Case 8 - American Aircraft Corporation

1. Was the consultant right in being depressed about what she had found?

2. What do you believe was wrong with the methods of communication being used?

3. What would you have done to solve the communications problem without having so many long
staff meetings