Fiat-Chrysler Merger: Leadership, Culture, and Teambuilding
Fiat / Chrysler – Leadership - Teambuilding
Introduction
The Chrysler merger with Fiat was met with skepticism and doubts when it was first proposed. Chrysler had just recently emerged from near bankruptcy – saved by a U.S. government bailout – and Fiat is a strong internationally respected corporation building cars, earth-moving machines, and more. The merging of Chrysler and Fiat was seen as having a greater opportunity for success than did the merger between Chrysler and Daimler-Benz, but still there were doubters in the industry. However, as of May, 2012, the blending together of the two companies (Fiat and Chrysler) has produced a profitable situation. This paper examines the cultures – and leadership – shown within the two companies, a strong combination that has allowed success to be achieved. The paper also critiques the leadership styles in the dynamics of this merger, and delves into the concept of teambuilding when two companies merge into one.
Research Paper
Undergraduate
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Risk Crisis Disaster Management
Introduction
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