STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT:C+C (CASE STUDY)
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Chapter 3, Problem 1ESI
a)
Summary Introduction
Case summary:
It is given that Company V admitted to criminal wrongdoing in 2017. They have confirmed that they cheated on emission test of two-liter diesel engines, which were designed in 2005 to satisfy the emission standards. However, the engines dd not perform as per planned. Later, they have designed a software to pass the emission test.
There was a large difference between the actual output of the vehicle and the measured emission. Hence, they have started investigating on this issue and the CEO of the firm lost his job due to this scandal.
To determine: Why Company A made the decision over the emission problem.
b)
Summary Introduction
Case summary:
It is given that Company V admitted to criminal wrongdoing in 2017. They have confirmed that they cheated on emission test of two-liter diesel engines, which were designed in 2005 to satisfy the emission standards. However, the engines dd not perform as per planned. Later, they have designed a software to pass the emission test.
There was a large difference between the actual output of the vehicle and the measured emission. Hence, they have started investigating on this issue and the CEO of the firm lost his job due to this scandal.
To determine: Whether Person X agree with the decision to go after individual managers in this case.
c)
Summary Introduction
Case summary:
It is given that Company V admitted to criminal wrongdoing in 2017. They have confirmed that they cheated on emission test of two-liter diesel engines, which were designed in 2005 to satisfy the emission standards. However, the engines dd not perform as per planned. Later, they have designed a software to pass the emission test.
There was a large difference between the actual output of the vehicle and the measured emission. Hence, they have started investigating on this issue and the CEO of the firm lost his job due to this scandal.
To determine: The competitive implications of the actions of Company V.
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