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AIG's Bonus Payments Controversy and its Decision to Adopt the 'Forced Ranking' System
written by Prerna Chetri, fl. 2011 (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh: IBS Center for Management Research, 2011, originally published 2011), 15 page(s)
This case is about American International Corp, Inc.’s (AIG) decision to revamp its compensation system in early 2010 and to adopt a 'Forced ranking' system that would influence incentive payments. In 2009, the leading insurance corporation in the US faced a severe backlash from taxpayers and the media after it...
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written by Prerna Chetri, fl. 2011 (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh: IBS Center for Management Research, 2011, originally published 2011), 15 page(s)
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This case is about American International Corp, Inc.’s (AIG) decision to revamp its compensation system in early 2010 and to adopt a 'Forced ranking' system that would influence incentive payments. In 2009, the leading insurance corporation in the US faced a severe backlash from taxpayers and the media after it became public that the company had made bonus payments to the tune of US$1 billion. Such a generous payout, coming as it did shortly af...
This case is about American International Corp, Inc.’s (AIG) decision to revamp its compensation system in early 2010 and to adopt a 'Forced ranking' system that would influence incentive payments. In 2009, the leading insurance corporation in the US faced a severe backlash from taxpayers and the media after it became public that the company had made bonus payments to the tune of US$1 billion. Such a generous payout, coming as it did shortly after a total bailout of US$173.3 billion from the government which rescued AIG from complete bankruptcy, led to this backlash. Though AIG attributed the enormous bonus distribution to the compensation system followed at AIG and the need to attract and retain its human capital, critics were not convinced, and this forced the company to revamp its compensation system. As AIG opted for the 'Forced ranking' system, it once again triggered a debate on the appropriateness of relative performance rating systems. Industry observers also wondered whether the company would be able to handle the pay related challenges and whether it would be able to implement the new incentive system that sought to strike the right balance between rewarding its top performers and keeping the government happy.
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Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
Prerna Chetri, fl. 2011
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
IBS Center for Management Research
Topic / Theme
Big business, Wages and salaries, Business affairs, Finance and Insurance, Employee Retention
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by IBS Center for Management Research
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Alibaba in 2011: Competing in China & Beyond
written by Hadiya Faheem, fl. 2011 (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh: IBS Center for Management Research, 2012, originally published 2012), 25 page(s)
This case discusses the success of Alibaba.com Corporation (Alibaba) in China under the leadership of Jack Ma (Ma), its founder. It talks about the transformation of Alibaba into one of the most successful e-commerce companies in China and also analyzes its business portfolio. The case explains in detail the ratio...
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written by Hadiya Faheem, fl. 2011 (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh: IBS Center for Management Research, 2012, originally published 2012), 25 page(s)
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This case discusses the success of Alibaba.com Corporation (Alibaba) in China under the leadership of Jack Ma (Ma), its founder. It talks about the transformation of Alibaba into one of the most successful e-commerce companies in China and also analyzes its business portfolio. The case explains in detail the rationale behind Ma starting an e-commerce website and his efforts to bring about the growth of the company. Alibaba had emerged as the larg...
This case discusses the success of Alibaba.com Corporation (Alibaba) in China under the leadership of Jack Ma (Ma), its founder. It talks about the transformation of Alibaba into one of the most successful e-commerce companies in China and also analyzes its business portfolio. The case explains in detail the rationale behind Ma starting an e-commerce website and his efforts to bring about the growth of the company. Alibaba had emerged as the largest e-commerce company in China. The company tailored its strategies to meet the needs of the customers and made a mark because of its understanding of the Chinese language and culture. However, some experts also raised doubts over the sustainability of Alibaba's business model.
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Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
Hadiya Faheem, fl. 2011
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
IBS Center for Management Research
Topic / Theme
Online selling, Online shopping, Computers, Computer Systems Design and Related Services, Internationalization of Firms, Chinese
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Copyright © 2012 by IBS Center for Management Research
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Arthur Andersen (A): The Waste Management Crisis
written by Northwestern University. Kellogg School of Management (Evanston, IL: Northwestern University. Kellogg School of Management, 2011, originally published 2011), 11 page(s)
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written by Northwestern University. Kellogg School of Management (Evanston, IL: Northwestern University. Kellogg School of Management, 2011, originally published 2011), 11 page(s)
Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
Northwestern University. Kellogg School of Management
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Northwestern University. Kellogg School of Management
Topic / Theme
Auditing, Organizational structure, Earnings management, Business affairs, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Business Ethics
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
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The Best Deal GiIlette Could Get? Procter & Gambles Acquisition of Gillette
written by David P. Stowell (Alexandria, VA: Northwestern University. Kellogg School of Management, 2006, originally published 2006), 18 page(s)
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written by David P. Stowell (Alexandria, VA: Northwestern University. Kellogg School of Management, 2006, originally published 2006), 18 page(s)
Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
David P. Stowell
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Northwestern University. Kellogg School of Management
Topic / Theme
Banks and banking, Stock market, Financial investments, Business, Manufacturing, Strategy
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 by the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
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Blood Bananas: Chiquita in Colombia
written by Mary B. Teagarden, fl. 2008 and Andreas P.J. Schotter, fl. 2011 (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2010, originally published 2010), 16 page(s)
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written by Mary B. Teagarden, fl. 2008 and Andreas P.J. Schotter, fl. 2011 (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2010, originally published 2010), 16 page(s)
Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
Mary B. Teagarden, fl. 2008, Andreas P.J. Schotter, fl. 2011
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Thunderbird Global School of Management
Topic / Theme
Business enterprises, Business affairs, Business, Food crops, Crops, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Fruit and Tree Nut Farming, Ethics of International Business
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 by the Thunderbird Global School of Management. All Rights Reserved.
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Bob Nardelli Moves to Chrysler
written by Shirisha Regani, fl. 2005 (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh: IBS Center for Management Research, 2009, originally published 2009), 4 page(s)
This caselet discusses Bob Nardelli's appointment as the Chairman and CEO of Chrysler (which became a part of US-based private equity firm, Cerberus Capital Management, in August 2007) for a base annual salary of $1. It outlines Nardelli's controversial severance deal with Home Depot where he had previously been t...
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written by Shirisha Regani, fl. 2005 (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh: IBS Center for Management Research, 2009, originally published 2009), 4 page(s)
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This caselet discusses Bob Nardelli's appointment as the Chairman and CEO of Chrysler (which became a part of US-based private equity firm, Cerberus Capital Management, in August 2007) for a base annual salary of $1. It outlines Nardelli's controversial severance deal with Home Depot where he had previously been the CEO, and some of the challenges that he faced in turning around Chrysler.
Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
Shirisha Regani, fl. 2005
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
IBS Center for Management Research
Person Discussed
Bob Nardelli, 1948-
Topic / Theme
Employers, Employment, Scientific research, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Compensation & Benefits
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Copyright © 2009 by IBS Center for Management Research
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Carrefour's Exit from South Korea
written by Indu Perepu, fl. 2012 (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh: IBS Center for Management Research, 2006, originally published 2006), 20 page(s)
The case describes Carrefour's entry and expansion strategies into the South Korean market and the reasons that led to its exit from the country. The company failed to localize its stores and the products sold according to the needs and preferences of Korean consumers. Carrefour chose to venture into the Korean ma...
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written by Indu Perepu, fl. 2012 (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh: IBS Center for Management Research, 2006, originally published 2006), 20 page(s)
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The case describes Carrefour's entry and expansion strategies into the South Korean market and the reasons that led to its exit from the country. The company failed to localize its stores and the products sold according to the needs and preferences of Korean consumers. Carrefour chose to venture into the Korean market on its own without a local partner, due to which it failed to understand the market and was unable to select good locations for it...
The case describes Carrefour's entry and expansion strategies into the South Korean market and the reasons that led to its exit from the country. The company failed to localize its stores and the products sold according to the needs and preferences of Korean consumers. Carrefour chose to venture into the Korean market on its own without a local partner, due to which it failed to understand the market and was unable to select good locations for its stores. The company employed most of the top management personnel from France and this was not viewed favorably by the local employees, and Carrefour too often faced problems from local labor unions. After a decade of unsustainable operations and cut-throat competition, Carrefour finally announced the sale of its South Korean business in April 2006.
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Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
Indu Perepu, fl. 2012
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
IBS Center for Management Research
Topic / Theme
Local populations, International trade, Business failures, Retail Trade, Foreign Market Entry Modes, Korean
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 by IBS Center for Management Research
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Casa Transitoria: Betting on Women to Reduce Poverty
written by John Zerio, fl. 2009 (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2013, originally published 2013), 17 page(s)
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written by John Zerio, fl. 2009 (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2013, originally published 2013), 17 page(s)
Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
John Zerio, fl. 2009
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Thunderbird Global School of Management
Topic / Theme
Distribution of wealth, Income, Mothers, Brazilian people, Poverty, Administration of Economic Programs, Social Responsibility, American Indians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by the Thunderbird Global School of Management. All Rights Reserved.
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The Case of the Missing Time
written by T. J. McNichols, 1972- (Alexandria, VA: Northwestern University. Kellogg School of Management, 2004, originally published 2004), 5 page(s)
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written by T. J. McNichols, 1972- (Alexandria, VA: Northwestern University. Kellogg School of Management, 2004, originally published 2004), 5 page(s)
Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
T. J. McNichols, 1972-
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Northwestern University. Kellogg School of Management
Topic / Theme
Job skills, Production planning, Factory life, Leadership roles, Printing and Related Support Activities, Development
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 by the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
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Case Study Series on Work-Life Balance in Large Organizations
written by Gill Maxwell, fl. 2014 (Alexandria, VA: Society for Human Resource Management, 2014, originally published 2014), 25 page(s)
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written by Gill Maxwell, fl. 2014 (Alexandria, VA: Society for Human Resource Management, 2014, originally published 2014), 25 page(s)
Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
Gill Maxwell, fl. 2014
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Society for Human Resource Management
Topic / Theme
Employee workload, Employee benefits, Big business, Human resource management, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Work-Life Balance
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 by Society for Human Resource Management, all rights reserved.
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