Myerson’s Dilemma
Group 3 Akshay MohtaAkshay ShuklaCharu JainKetan AgarwalRavi TannaRishikesh MandavkarReshma Radhakrishnan
•Introduction to the Case•The Decision Makers•Individual opinions•Recommendations•The CEO’s Verdict•Learning
The story so far..
Myerson
Industries
The Fantastic 4!Leo Myerson Jr. Active Director
Save Thy Name!!!
Bob SakaCEO
We Shall Overcome!!
Susan Greene Partner at
Cleveland bankMoney Money
Money!!!
Victor MyersonLeo’s NephewSell Sell Sell!!!
The Decision Making Process
Review the case
Moderate group discussion
Conclude the discussion & consolidate recommendations
Adjourn team meeting & evaluate recommendations
Convene the group & announce the final decision
Opinions..
Expand product portfolio
We need timeWe need money
Go for the loan
Buy stock back and don’t sell
the blender unitCompany dividends more
than market returns
Retain the pension plan and sell the blender unit
The family legacy should
continue
Speak up guys. I am all ears!!!
We recommend …
Reposition existing products
Prevent Buyout
Retain pension plan
Sell the blender unit
Save thy name. Save thy face.
Prevent buyout
Vulnerability factor
Save the Legacy
Strengthen your Strengths!
Reposition existing products
Aggressive marketing strategy
Customer Loyalty and brand image
No more compromises
Retain the pension plan
Retain market image
The Blender’s Dilemma
To sellNot to sell
The Akron Plant
Get capital - reduce loan to buyback stock
Reduce overheads
Reposition the current product
Setting up a plant not feasible
Process & Learning
CEO’s callVotingDiscussion
The CEO’s VerdictGet a loan
Sell the plant
Keep pension
plan
Takeover protection
Brain Gain
Flexible & Adaptive thinking
Inclusive decision making
Positive group dynamics
Prior preparation = Better contribution
Brain Gain
Six thinking hats
Contradicting opinions
Positive influence of facilitator