The document summarizes a case discussion involving Myerson Industries. The group discussed opinions on whether to accept a buyout offer, sell a blender unit, retain the pension plan, and get a loan. They recommended preventing the buyout, repositioning products, retaining the pension plan, and selling the blender unit. In the end, the CEO decided to get a loan, sell the plant, protect against takeovers, and keep the pension plan. The group reflected on lessons around inclusive decision making, flexible thinking, and how preparation leads to better contributions.
2. •Introduction to the Case
•The Decision Makers
•Individual opinions
•Recommendations
•The CEO’s Verdict
•Learning
3. The story so far..
Who are
we?
Myerson
Industries
What do Why the
we do? fuss?
4. The Fantastic 4!
Leo Myerson Jr.
Active Director
Save Thy Name!!!
Susan Greene
Bob Saka
Partner at
CEO
Cleveland bank
We Shall
Money Money
Overcome!!
Money!!!
Victor Myerson
Leo’s Nephew
Sell Sell Sell!!!
5. The Decision Making Process
Convene the
Adjourn team group &
meeting & announce
Conclude the evaluate the final
discussion & recommendations decision
consolidate
Moderate recommendations
group
discussion
Review
the case
7. Retain the
Expand
Speak up pension plan
product
guys. I am and sell the
portfolio
all ears!!! blender unit
Buy stock back
and don’t sell
Company the blender unit
dividends more
than market
returns
The family We need time
legacy should We need
continue money
Go for the loan
8. We recommend …
Prevent Buyout
Reposition existing
products
Retain pension plan
Sell the blender unit
9. Save thy name. Save thy face.
Prevent buyout
Vulnerability factor
Save the Legacy
10. Strengthen your Strengths!
Reposition existing
products
Aggressive marketing
strategy
Customer Loyalty and
brand image
13. The Akron
Plant
To sell
Not to sell
Setting up a plant not
Reduce overheads
feasible
Get capital - reduce loan to Reposition the current
buyback stock product