The recruiter of a large multinational firm must review three applications forms to recommend which, if any, are appropriate candidates for personal interviews. This firm places high priority on recruitment.

This case, the first in a six-part series, describes the situation Pierre Godfroid encountered when he took over as Sabena’s CEO in 1991. At that time, Sabena was in crisis, facing imminent bankruptcy. On the strength of a restructuring plan developed by Godfroid and his staff, the Belgian government had agreed to bail out the airline in return for assurances that this would be the last time government assistance would be requested. Godfroid’s task .....more

This case is the first supplement to Sabena Belgian World Airlines (A). It outlines the strategic changes implemented by Pierre Godfroid, Sabena’s CEO, and introduces Erik Weytjens, a recent graduate of an MBA program. This case outlines Weytjens’s first assignment to solve a major logistics problem in the dishwashing department. The case, along with the follow-on series of cases, provides the opportunity to: 1) make decisions and take action under .....more

This case is a supplement to Sabena Belgian World Airlines (A). Set in autumn of 1992, it deals with the aftermath of Sabena’s first lay-offs, when aggressive workers tried to get their colleagues to join a strike. Background information is provided in case 9A94M003 and 9A94M004; subsequent related cases are 9A94M006, 9A94M007, and 9A94M008.

This case is a supplement to Sabena Belgian World Airlines (A). It deals with the backlash Weytjens faced when he demoted a sous-chef for violating company standards. Background information is provided in cases 9A94M003 and 9A94M004; subsequent related cases are 9A94M005, 9A94M007, and 9A94M008.

This case is a supplement to Sabena Belgian World Airlines (A). It describes Weytjens’s meeting with an aggressive union leader. Background information is provided in cases 9A94M003 and 9A94M004; subsequent related cases are 9A94M005, 9A94M006, and 9A94M008.

This case is a supplement to Sabena Belgian World Airlines (A). Dealing with Weytjens’s efforts to increase productivity in the spring of 1993, it offers the unique opportunity to reflect on how managers sustain their energy and commitment in the face of adversity. Background information is provided in cases 9A94M003 and 9A94M004; other related cases are 9A94M005, 9A94M006, and 9A94M007.

CAE Electronics is a high-tech Canadian company operating in 47 countries world-wide. CAE was in the midst of a bid to build three power plant simulators for the Korean Electric Power Corporation worth about $50 million. The case presents an overview of CAE, its industry, and the Korean context. Allan Abramovitch, manager for Power Plant Simulators, must assess the risk/return trade-offs of the bid, and the implications for CAE's strategy. The .....more

Teaching note for product 9A94M003.

The communications manager for a division of a large chemical manufacturer has been asked to consider the future feasibility of two adjacent plants. She had been informed that a decision had already been made to immediately close two of their current chemical plants. If all four plants closed, nearly one-third of the division's workers (over 400 employees) would be affected. In addition, the activities at the company had a significant economic .....more