Theo Chocolate
Watch the case study videos below and complete all case questions (1-5), supporting your claims with at least one external source (which could be the textbook). Prepare answers in a Word document (.doc or .docx) and submit a single file to the dropbox. Be sure to check spelling and grammar and ensure you answer all questions. Each question response should be a minimum of 100 words. Be sure to include a title page, introduction, conclusion, and reference list (APA format). You can find a “case study template” to use under COURSE HOME.
Case Questions:
- Does Theo use any of the four traditional approaches to management? Elaborate.
As a reminder, the four approaches are outlined here. Check out these video tutorials for more on each approach: Classical Management Theory, Behavioral Management Theory, Systems Theory, Contingency Theory
- What are the major challenges that Theo has had to deal with being in the chocolate industry? Have these issues been dealt with adequately?
- Do you think Theo is ‘doing good while doing well’? Explain.
- Has Theo’s CSR stance helped them do better than they would otherwise? Is this acceptable or unacceptable?
- What do you think of CEO, Joe Whinney’s career? Does it inspire you to take something that interests you and try to bring about a change in the world? Explain.
