Case Assignment

DRW Reaction Paper

Please find the case study ‘ DRW Technologies ‘

This assignment is "somewhat" related to our content on organizations and ethics.  It leans more heavily into organizational dynamics than ethical aspects within a firm. 

Your delivery is a word document in Q&A format.  (Write the Q and then answer the Q).  with 2 1/2 pages single- space.

1.) Describe the current situation of the company which led to the hiring of a Corporate VP, Procurement.  In other words, what problem were they trying to solve?

2.) Consider the hiring process for Ed Claiborne.  List 5 distinct actions DRW took which placed this hire in an untenable position at the start.  What would you do differently to ensure "buy in" for this role and ensure cooperation among procurement professionals within DRW? 

3.) After studying cost data from 10 plants, Claiborne instituted a policy where all contracts greater than or equal to $250K had to be sent to him for approval.  The policy doesn't seem to be working.  In your opinion, list 4 reasons why not? 

4.) Now, "clean sheet" it.  Describe what should be done by DRW and/or its case characters to transform the procurement organization and drive value.  Feel free to research John Kotter's 8 steps to change management here and apply some of these principles.  However, provide specifics for DRW as if you were in Dagmar's shoes. 

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