Case | HBS Case Collection | 2004 (Revised from original 2003 version)
by Thomas R. Piper
The head of SysCom's test equipment division is concerned about how to answer employee and customer questions concerning the possible sale or liquidation of the division. The consequences of alternative approaches (full transparency vs. strong optimism and reassurance) for the various parties differ substantially. Also involves important legal, regulatory, and reporting requirements.
Keywords: Business Exit or Shutdown; Interpersonal Communication; Business Divisions; Corporate Governance; Ethics; Manufacturing Industry; Technology Industry;
Citation:
Piper, Thomas R. "Scott Lawson's Dilemma." Harvard Business School Case 204-107, February 2004. (Revised from original December 2003 version.)
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Background Note | HBS Case Collection | 2012 (Revised from original 2010 version)
Assessing a Company's Future Financial Health
Thomas R. Piper
Keywords: Financial Condition; Forecasting and Prediction; Investment Return; Operations; Competitive Strategy;
Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | 2011 (Revised from original 2010 version)
Assessing a Company's Future Financial Health (TN)
Keywords: Financial Condition; Forecasting and Prediction;
Case | HBS Case Collection | 2010
Monmouth, Inc.
Thomas R. Piper and Heide Abelli
Keywords: Competitive bidding; Forecasting; Stock offerings; Mergers ＆ Acquisitions; Valuation, Margins;