By the end of 2007, Hermann Gudmundsson (CEO N1 - created by the merger between Iceland and Esso Bilanaust) has focused on building confidence in his organization. By involving employees in the decision-making process, N1 received valuable suggestions for efficient business operations. But Gudmundsson noted the lack of chemistry between the two former employees of the company, and thought that the stumbling block in the way of improving relations had a private club or society Esso Iceland and Bilanaust employees. After the human resources are not able to find a satisfactory solution, Gudmundsson reluctantly stepped in to make his views on how to solve this problem. "Hide
by Ken Marcus, Gerard Seijts Source: Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation 2 pages. Publication Date: September 3, 2010. Prod. #: 910C20-PDF-ENG
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