Crisis as an opportunity/Case study:Wilson Chemical
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10-15-2013
Meeting
Wilson Chemical
Mr Okono caseH.O.R.N.E.T.H.O.R.N.E.T.
Consulting
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London Headquarters
Ghanian Subsidiary
Geographical Situation
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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
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Situation
Ghana, 1984
Mr Okono involved
Successful manager, but accused of bribery
Complicated political background
Tough economical background
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Existing Situation
Issues :
Statement Of Problem
Communication
Cultural Differences
Ethics
Management
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Communication
Strengths:
-Meeting
-Communication made by letters
Weaknesses:
-No communication between Joseph Okono & Leaders of Wilson Chemicals
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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
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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
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Management
Strengths:
-Okono is :
Weaknesses:
-Okono is independant, not much supervised
-well prepared-autonomous-motivated - an Oxford graduate
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Statement Of Problem
There is an ethical issue
There is a potential financial and standing issue if the bribery is discovered
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OPTIONS
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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
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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
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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
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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
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H.O.R.N.E.T.H.O.R.N.E.T.
Consulting
Thank you for your attention
Any Question ?
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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
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Our Recommandation :
Your ethic is ruling