Publications
Publications
- March 1998 (Revised November 2004)
- HBS Case Collection
FAG Kugelfischer-A German Restructuring
By: Stuart C. Gilson
Abstract
A large German manufacturer of ball bearings and precision machinery experiences severe financial difficulty brought on by poor management practices, an ill-conceived acquisition of a former East German ball-bearings company, and an industry recession. The company hires a German professional turnaround manager who in past turnarounds of German firms has engaged in "U.S.-style" corporate downsizing practices including massive layoffs and asset sales.
Keywords
Accounting; Acquisition; Restructuring; Economic Slowdown and Stagnation; Machinery and Machining; Policy; Resignation and Termination; Management Practices and Processes; Performance Evaluation; Business and Shareholder Relations; Business and Stakeholder Relations; Europe; Germany; United States
Citation
Gilson, Stuart C. "FAG Kugelfischer-A German Restructuring." Harvard Business School Case 298-046, March 1998. (Revised November 2004.)
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