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Presented by
Sumanta Bandyopadhyay
MBA(FINANCE), 2ND YEAR, II SEMESTER
DEPT. OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UNIVERSITY OF KALYANI
Robin Hood: Organizational Profile
Brief History
First year of Revolt: built a large body of men with grievances; made a
disciplined fighting force; housed in Sherwood Forest
Robin ruled supreme; had lieutenants to whom he delegated functions
Fame spread; the band grew
As the band grew, discipline slackened and food was scarce.
Revenues were running short as the rich were avoiding the forest
Barons want to overthrow Prince John, bring King Richard back, and want
Robin Hood to help them in exchange for amnesty
Something had to change, but what?
Robin Hood: Financial Indicators
The Changing Forest
Opportunities Threats
• Turn the fighting band into a group • Give up the cause, return to
of elites normal life
• Maintains discipline • Robin flees to another country to
• Solves food issues escape punishment
• Basically, curtail growth
Robin Hood: Questions…….
1. What problems does Robin Hood have, and what issues need to be addressed?
2. Do Robin Hood and the Merrymen need a new mission, new objectives, a new
strategy?
3. What strategic options does Robin Hood have? Is continuing with the present
strategy an option or is the present strategy obsolete?
5. What are the pros and cons of accepting the offer of the barons to assist in
securing King Richard's release from prison?
7. How should Robin implement the recommended plan, and what steps will need
to be taken to make the recommended strategy work successfully?
1. What problems does Robin Hood have/
what issues need to be addressed?
In regards to strategy, Robin Hood must weigh the benefits and risks of the
following:
Robin has considered killing the Sheriff to end the feud, but decided against it
because it would only satisfy his thirst for revenge without improving the matter.
The next Sheriff would undoubtedly be just as bad if not worse because the
friends and increasing resources, the chances of succeeding in the slaying are dim.
fierce.
5. What are the pros and cons of accepting the offer
of the barons to assist in securing King Richard's
release from prison?
Working with the barons to free King Richard would
provide Robin Hood with amnesty and a resolution to
the campaign against the Sheriff. However, if the plan
proves unsuccessful, King John will unleash his
vicious and volatile side to ensure Robin Hood’s
demise.
6. What action plan would you recommend to
Robin?
Recommendation:
Join the barons
take a chance on getting King Richard back and getting rid of
John and the Sheriff in one fell swoop
Get capital to grow the business and feed the troops
Robin Hood: Case Update
Maid Marian
Thank You!