NorLand: The 500-50-25 Ambition - Teaching Note

Learning Objective

This case was designed for use at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and can be used in courses on organizational behaviour, leadership, or corporate and business unit strategy. The case is comprehensive with material that allows students to unpack the company’s strategy and determine whether its corporate structure, controls, and rewards are aligned with its strategy. After working through the case and assignment questions, students will be able to do the following: ·Deliberate the corporate strategy employed by NorLand Limited and its advantages and disadvantages. ·Distinguish among levels and types of diversification. ·Debate methods to increase cohesion in a diverse and large organization. ·Debate the merits of a corporate functions or shared services group within an organization. ·Analyze the rewards structure and reconcile the structure with the goals and ambition of the company.