Eden Mccallum Case Study
Executive Summary: Eden McCallum needs a plan of action to take it through the recession. There are several issues at play for the firm, all of which must be thoroughly examined. We have identified Eden McCallum’s business model, organizational structure, and work culture as its core challenges in the face of the recession, and we will attempt to understand why these issues have taken their current shapes. We will then evaluate potential action plans, weighing each against its effect on the financial survival, sustainability, and credibility of the firm. With these criteria in mind, we will present available options for Eden McCallum. These options can be broadly categorized as those that cut costs, those that maintain the status quo and current structure, or those that favor aggressive expansion. With all of this in mind, we will explain our plan of action and implementation for Eden McCallum, which includes smart cost cutting, reorganization for sustainability, implementation of quality controls and measures, and adherence to the firm’s core values, including the retention of current staff members.
The major issues affecting Eden McCallum are not independent; they are interwoven and interconnected. The economic recession is arguably the main event affecting the firm, but it is important to note that not all organizations are impacted by the recession in the same way. In Eden McCallum’s case, the company’s business model, organizational structure, and work culture are all issues that will factor into their response to the recession.
As a consulting firm, Eden McCallum serves companies in financial services, retail, and manufacturing. Each of these sectors has been severely impacted by the economic crisis. This has already affected the firm, as past growth forecasts for 2009 have not materialized. Further, it is not possible to gauge the extent of the impact and the duration of the present recession. In this climate of uncertainty,
The major issues affecting Eden McCallum are not independent; they are interwoven and interconnected. The economic recession is arguably the main event affecting the firm, but it is important to note that not all organizations are impacted by the recession in the same way. In Eden McCallum’s case, the company’s business model, organizational structure, and work culture are all issues that will factor into their response to the recession.
As a consulting firm, Eden McCallum serves companies in financial services, retail, and manufacturing. Each of these sectors has been severely impacted by the economic crisis. This has already affected the firm, as past growth forecasts for 2009 have not materialized. Further, it is not possible to gauge the extent of the impact and the duration of the present recession. In this climate of uncertainty,