What Is Al Dunlap's Downfall
In a research paper of Al Dunlap by Anthony DiPrimio, explains that in fact, Dunlap’s initial success had something to do with his downfall. There are however, some other managerial mistakes that he committed, that finally terminated his CEO career. The author mentions that he went to work at Luly-Tulip paper cup manufacturer. As a manager he was part of a “restructuring project he was responsible for a layoff of 20 percent of the workforce”. Although, he demonstrated disrespect for his fellow employees, he received “favorable recognition”.
He later was employed at Crown-Zellerbach Corp.to cut cost, where the same approach of reducing the number of employees was used. His biggest success occurred as CEO of Scott Paper Corporation, where
He later was employed at Crown-Zellerbach Corp.to cut cost, where the same approach of reducing the number of employees was used. His biggest success occurred as CEO of Scott Paper Corporation, where