Kenji Sudo, the head of TV Asahi's Theatrical Productions subsidiary in New York, was simultaneously experiencing record success and parent company concerns about the long term role of this unit within the larger Japanese organization. Asahi's dilemma was whether to reinvest and grow this subsidiary, close it, or not take any action at the present time. An action plan is required.

Teaching note for product 9A89M008.

Kenji Sudo, the head of TV Asahi's Theatrical Productions subsidiary in New York, was simultaneously experiencing record success and parent company concerns about the long term role of this unit within the larger Japanese organization. Asahi's dilemma was whether to reinvest and grow this subsidiary, close it, or not take any action at the present time. An action plan is required.

The president of Mr. Jax is faced with a strategy and resource related decision. The company has pursued a product diversification strategy during the past several years, but the Free Trade environment would best suit a strategy of expansion into the U.S. market. Unfortunately, limited resources require the president to make some choices regarding a future strategy for Mr. Jax.