Laxmi Nair Nehal Bhavsar Harshil Modi Bhaumik Shiroya Harsha Silan

Presented To: Dr. Abhinava Singh

Analyzing Strategic Management Cases

First year of Revolt: built a large body of men with grievances; made a

disciplined fighting force; housed in Sherwood Forest

Robin ruled supreme had lieutenants to whom he delegated functions

Fame spread the band grew

As the band grew, discipline slackened and food was scarce.

Revenues were running short as the rich were avoiding the forest

Robin hood was a good leader

Experience in training new recruits and stoling travelers

The band’s organization in departments

Group’s location

Sheriff is getting stronger; more men and money

Band is running out of money

Food is scarce

How do we decisively end the conflict before the Sheriff regains control?

Key Question:How Robin could improve their

situation?Should Merrymen have killed sheriff? or

not?Should Merrymen change their policy of

tax and recruitment? or not?Should Merrymen collaborateWhat plan should Robin choose? What action steps will need to be taken to make yours recommended plan work successfully?

Flipping and Skimming:What is most notable during the flip & skim? • 2 page case • Data provided – not all will be relevant•The organization of the case is: (i) introduction; (ii) recruitment (iii) place – England(iv) work allocation (v) problem arise (vi) new competitors enter (vii) proposal(iv) Strategy (v) issues moving forward (vi) policy

Ending of Case:  What other insights may impact our decision? •There are 2 major problems come in situation to impact our decision 1 new competitors 2 new proposals from baronsThere were people who can Impact the decision

Beginning of Case:  What is going on and what is the problem?•Issues between Sheriff and Robin•A problem began when size of band started increasing and not well organized •Other strategic issues include: (i) scarce of resources (ii) Mismanagement Human Recourse (iii) Supplier block supplyProblems Faced by the Organisation:• Lack of discipline.• Maintenance cost.• Shelter/space shortage.• Food Shortage.

External

Internal

What is really

important?

General Environment:•There was increase fame of merrymen in England •Travelers changed their route •competitors are increasing  

Industry:•Bargaining Power Customer-Poor people who may not support in policy changing •Suppliers Bargaining power- Collectively Change their route•Fear of new entrance- Prince John, Human resources

 Competition:•Key domestic competitors are Prince John,Sheriff,Tax Payers and followers of rules

Strengths:• The group has a strong leader in Robin and the farmers and

townspeople are loyal to him. • Robin's Band of Merry Men is established after being in

business for a year now. • The men are highly skilled in archery

Weaknesses: • Lack of resources & team work • Miscommunication

Question Option / Hypothesis

Decision Criteria

Pro Cons

Kill sheriff or not ? No Not in better positionto fight with sheriff

•It will give more time to frame strategy • less risk

•He can attack any time

Tax policy No No risk •No different in there image

•They was not getting the source

Collaborate with Barons or not?

Yes take a chance on getting King Richard back and getting rid of John and the Sheriff in one fell swoop

•Get capital to grow the business and feed the troops

Back stabbing from barons Merrymen should be alert

After collaboration

We have developed several recommendations for the Merrymen to aid in the success of the group. It is our belief that the current

strategy is one that can again be successful but many changes need to be implemented to ensure this strategy’s success.

1. The Merrymen’s expertise in their robbing techniques is a key success factor for the band. Robbing is what they are best at. 2. Capturing the learning curve effect of robbing the rich, due to the vast amount of knowledge the Merrymen could offer to new recruits, is a key success factor. 3. The bands access to attractive supplies of skilled labor due to the popular image of the merrymen is a key success factor.4. A strong network of members is a key success factor based on the popularity of Robin Hood’s band of men.

Risk Imple

mentation