Aston Blair case analysis - identifies problems, alternatives, and make recommendations for action.

ASTON-BLAIR, INC. CASE ANALYSIS <Tab/>Aston-Blair is a producer of "precious metal alloys and other specialized alloys for commercial and industrial use" (Aston-Blair Case, 1999: M-6, 13). At the time of the case, this company is experiencing difficulties due to the economic slowdown that occurred in the early 1990s and the declining price of gold, caused by the start of the Gulf War. At the end of an executive committee meeting, Wynn Aston …

…will be able to share key information and rally the task force together to achieve a common goal and increase their effectiveness when they return to the presentation. REFERENCES CITED Ancona, D., Kochan T., Scully, M., Van Maanen, J. & Westney, D.E. 1999. Managing for the future: Organizational behavior and processes (2nd ed.). Cincinnati: South-Western College Publishing. Aston-Blair Case. 1999. In D.Ancona et.al. Managing for the Future: M-6, 13-20. Cincinnati: South-Western College Publishing.