Robin Hood Assignment 1- Unit 2 Kimberly Brown-Schneider Kaplan University The story of Robin Hood was one of my most favorites to hear my grandparents tell to me over and over again as a child. My grandmother would always embellish the story by enhancing just how important it was for me to always look out for those who are less fortunate and assist them without a doubt. (Phone conversation): According to my grandmother‚ she does indeed remember telling and reading that story to me every
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CASE STUDY ROBIN-HOOD ANALYSIS By: Aditi Gupta Executive Summary This case study is about Robin Hood and his Marrymen’s run-ins with the Sheriff of Nottingham. In the second year of revolt of Robin against Sheriff‚ with large numbers of recruits‚ pouring in‚ from every corner of England‚ Robin met his objective of strengthening man force. Although he was satisfied with the strength of the band‚ he realized resources and funds are insufficient to meet the needs of the organization‚ but they
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What problems does Robin Hood have? Robin’s problems are many. First the band of Merrymen has gained so much fame that the size is ever increasing. The “vigilance was on the decline and discipline was becoming harder to enforce.” Resources to feed them are becoming scarce and there was not enough game in the forest. “The cost of buying food is beginning to drain the bands financial reserves.” Which brings us to the second problem: revenues are down because word has spread of the band robbing travelers
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In the Robin Hood case‚ we can easily apply the principles of a business organization. Robin was the CEO of the Merrymen. He made all important decisions and a few lieutenants serve in roles that have been delegated such as information gathering‚ discipline‚ finances and provisioning. These make up the top management in the organization. This is associated with the Fayolism theory developed by Henri Fayol who proposed that managers perform particular functions for the growth and success of the organization
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Robin Hood Case Study By Tyler Baxter 1.) What problems and issues have to be addressed by Robin Hood? Sheriff is getting stronger - more men and money Band is running out of money‚ food‚ and supplies Food is scarce How to end the conflict before the Sheriff regains control 2.) What strategic options does Robin Hood have? (SWOT Analysis) Strengths Robbin is a strong leader Lots of followers Good band location Support of the poor Information easily accessed Good archers Weaknesses New
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Robin Hood Case Study Robin and the Merrymen are in business to steal from the rich and give to the poor. The organization had begun as a personal interest to Robin‚ and has grown with allies and new recruits to become a very large organization. Robin is the head of all operations with few delegates who have their own specific duties. 1. What problems does Robin Hood have? What issues need to be addressed? Robin Hood’s dilemma is that he must overcome his largest competitor‚ the Sheriff‚ who
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Strategic Case The Situation " Who? Robin Hood and his managers Their motto : « Rob the rich and give to the poor » When ? 2nd year of his insurrection Where ? Sherwood forest. He began to build his army What ? Conflict : Robin Hood’s band vs. Sherrif => Objective : To put an end to Sherrif’s power Organization " ROBIN HOOD : Ruled in supreme He takes important decisions Tom BOWER Intelligence & scouting Little John Discipline & archery control Sean Flint
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Problem The main problem is that the Merrymen are at a disadvantage against the Sheriff due to financial organizational issues. Background of the Case The case is about Robin Hood trying to manage the crisis that their group‚ The Merrymen‚ is currently facing. The increasing of their group is becoming harder to manage and accommodate‚ with the decrease in food capacity and depleting revenues. Their sources of revenues‚ travelers‚ are now avoiding their territory‚ leaving The Merrymen with
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problems does Robin Hood have? What issues need to be addressed? 2. Do Robin Hood and the Merrymen need a new mission? new objectives? a new strategy? In the second year of the insurrection against the Sheriff of Nottingham‚ the tide of events is turning against Robin Hood and his men. The revolt‚ which began as a personal crusade inspired by anger‚ is feeling the consequences of not having a long term strategy or plan. In order to be successful‚ key changes are necessary for Robin Hood and the Merrymen
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Analysis of Robin Hood Case In this case‚ we regard the band of Merry Men as an organization‚ so people in the band can be seen as the employees in this organization‚ and the High Sheriff of Nottingham is the biggest competitor of Merry Men. We mainly find three problems associated with the situation about which Robin Hood concerns: human resource management‚ financial strain and competitor’s threat‚ and for each problem we offer our solutions. Firstly‚ at the beginning of the establishment
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