Publications
Publications
- March 1983 (Revised January 1984)
- HBS Case Collection
Merloni Group
Abstract
The general manager of the recently-established French subsidiary of an Italian appliance company is in conflict with headquarters about unexpectedly poor financial performance. Headquarters management believes it should be able to exert more control over the subsidiary's strategic decision. The subsidiary general manager feels the Italians are already intervening too much. A change in organization structure is being debated.
Keywords
Business Subsidiaries; Trade; Organizational Structure; Performance Evaluation; Power and Influence; France; Italy
Citation
Bartlett, Christopher A. "Merloni Group." Harvard Business School Case 383-152, March 1983. (Revised January 1984.)