Jim Sharpe: Extrusion Technology, Inc. (Abridged) Case Solution
A brief video that can be shownin class or contained in a digital coursepack is included inthis case. Teachers should consider the time of making the video accessible to pupils, as it may show crucial case details. Jim Sharpe, 10 years after working for others and receiving his MBA from Harvard, has eventually become 100% owner of producer of aluminum extrusions and his own boss.
After 10 months of an unfunded investigation, he prepared to face his workers on the first day and gets the company in an LBO.
This is just an excerpt. This case is about INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
PUBLICATION DATE: December 23, 2002
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