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    CASE: CORWIN CORPORATION Table of Contents 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This assignment has been prepared to define‚ analyse‚ evaluate the problems‚ propose solutions‚ draw conclusions and make recommendations for Corwin Corporation case study. Corwin Corporations‚ a rapidly growing high- quality‚ rubber components manufacturer is selected to respond to a bid from one of its good customers‚ Peters Company. The request is based on manufacturing a new rubber product for Peters. The evaluation

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    Case 1: Corwin Corporation Table of Contents Summary of Findings…………………………………………………………… 3 Background Information……………………………………………………….. 3 Problem Statement……………………………………………………………… 5 Analysis of Alternatives………………………………………………………… 5 Detailed Recommendations……………………………………………………. 6 Implementation and Evaluation……………………………………………….. 7 References……………………………………………………………………….. 9 Case 1: Corwin Corporation Summary of findings This case is about a reputed rubber component manufacturing

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    were the major mistakes made by Corwin Corporation? Inappropriate handling of the Peters project and improper project selection process. They went for a new product development project that does not fit within Corwin’s conservative business perspective. Even though Corwin Corporation had a product selection policy defined‚ they did not evaluate the request from Peters‚ in line with the policy. If Corwin Corporation had followed its policy guidelines‚ the project might never been accepted. Another

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    CASE – 3 Corwin Corporation By June 1983‚ Corwin Corporation had grown into a $150 million per year corporation with an international reputation for manufacturing low-cost‚ high-quality rubber components. Corwin maintained more than a dozen different product lines‚ all of which were sold as off-the-shelf items in department stores‚ hardware stores‚ and automotive parts distributors. The name Corwin was now synonymous with "quality." This provided management with the luxury of having products that

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    Case Study: Project Selection and Change Management In a Kerzner (2003) case studyCorwin Corporation is an internationally known rubber products manufacturer with a reputation for quality. Corwin’s management is conservative and favors expanding markets for existing product over new product development. The company receives frequent requests to manufacture specialty products. A strict management policy and a risk adverse culture results in a 90% no bid on specialty product inquiries. However

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    2010-2011 MASSEY UNIVERSITY Honesty Declaration School of Management (Albany) |Lecturer’s Name |Paper Name |Paper Number | |David Tappin |Project Management |152.752 | Honesty Declaration |I/we declare that this is an original assignment and is entirely my/our own work.

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    Introduction 1 2. Corwin Analysis and Discussion 2 2.1 Behavioural Problems 2 2.1.1 Projects and strategic goals 2 2.1.2 Project authorisation 4 2.2.3 Risk management plan 5 2.1.5 Poor communication 2.1.6 Poor customer focus 2.1.7 Leadership support and trust 2.1.8 Proposed solutions for behavioural problems 7 8 8 10 2.2 Structural Problems 11 2.2.1 Organisational structure and culture 2.2.2 Project planning

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    Corwin Corporation Case Responses Questions: 1) Should companies risk bidding on projects based upon rough draft specifications? Explain your answer in detail. No‚ because rough drafts are exactly that – a draft. Despite a first-mover advantage for early bidders‚ the project can completely change‚ which would impact the ability for a firm to meet the required budget‚ timeline‚ project goals and customer satisfaction. 2) How should West have handled the situation where Pat Ray’s opinion of

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    Corwin Corporation Analysis

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2 INTRODUCTION 3 CASE ANALYSIS 4 1. Project Selection 4 1.1 Poor Project Selection 4 1.2 Proposal Preparation 5 1.3 Contract Negotiation 5 1.4 Risk Management Ignored 6 1.5 Project Kickoff Meeting 6 1.6 Change Management 7 2 Lack of Management Support 8 2.1 Organisational Structure and Culture 8 3 Poor Communication 9 CONCLUSIONS 10 RECOMMENDATIONS 10 REFERENCES 11 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this of document

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    Corwin Dentistry A patient in the waiting room of Corwin Dentistry tells me “My daughter was terrified of every hygienist that reached into her mouth‚ but ever since we met Shelly coming to the dentist has been a breeze.” Shelly is everyone’s favorite hygienist and has provided my family with phenomenal dental care for the past two generations now. Shelly is far past retirement age; she refuses to retire because of the passion that she has for her job. I have always admired Shellys Shelly arrives

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