Case Detail

Case Summary

Key Concepts

Family Business, Change Management, Conflict Management, Leadership, Management Style, Succession Planning

Abstract

A non-family board member of a multi-generation family business is tapped as CEO during a leadership crisis.

Number of Pages: 7

Extended Case Information

Teaching Areas: Family Business, Management, Organizational Behavior

Geographic: East Coast United States

Industry: Plant Nursery

Organization Name: Weston Nurseries

Organization Department: Board of Directors

Organization Size: Medium

Decision Maker Position: Board member

Decision Maker Gender: Male

Year of Case: 2002