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  • September 2019 (Revised December 2022)
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Cooking Down a Storm: Changing Culture at Pasta Serafina (B)

By: Susanna Gallani, Francesca Gino and Raffaella Sadun
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:9
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Abstract

The case complements Pasta Serafina (A) by describing the aftermath of a town hall meeting in which management had publicly denounced the absenteeism problem and challenged the employees to find a solution. In spite of the initial mistrust against management, the fear of an imminent plant closure coupled with the relief associated with finally being able to be heard by management, pushes the employees to act to contain the problem themselves. Within a short time, absenteeism hits record lows. Management, however, is left wondering about the sustainability of the new culture.

Keywords

Absenteeism; Employees; Behavior; Organizational Culture; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Employee Relationship Management; Problems and Challenges; Decision Making; Performance Evaluation

Citation

Gallani, Susanna, Francesca Gino, and Raffaella Sadun. "Cooking Down a Storm: Changing Culture at Pasta Serafina (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 120-014, September 2019. (Revised December 2022.)
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Susanna Gallani

Accounting and Management
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Raffaella Sadun

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    Cooking Down a Storm at Pasta Serafina (A) & (B)

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    Cooking Down a Storm: Changing Culture at Pasta Serafina (B)

    By: Susanna Gallani, Francesca Gino and Raffaella Sadun
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  • Cooking Down a Storm at Pasta Serafina (A) & (B) By: Susanna Gallani
  • Cooking Down a Storm: Changing Culture at Pasta Serafina (B) By: Susanna Gallani, Francesca Gino and Raffaella Sadun
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