Robin Hood A Case Study Misti Walker 5/9/2009
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1. What problems does Robin Hood have/ what issues need to be addressed? Robin Hood has many issues that need to be addressed. The most immediate problem is that the band is overstaffed and with insufficient resources to sustain it. Just as the numbers of Merrymen are growing, travelers are beginning to find alternate routes through the forest to avoid apprehension, causing a decline in the band’s revenue stream. This, along with other changes in the external environment is making the band’s business model obsolete. obsolete. These changes changes must be addressed addressed along with the structuring and training of the ever-growing band of Merrymen. In short, Robin needs to select a new strategy and rally the Merrymen behind the cause, training new members and practicing change management to get the older members on board.
2. Do Robin Hood and the Merrymen Merrymen need a new mission? New objectives? A new strategy? Robin Hood and his band are in need of a fresh strategy in response response to external happenings. happenings. For instance, travelers are beginning to avoid the forest, despite added cost and inconvenience, to protect their belongings. Also, Robin’s plan to force the Sheriff out of Nottingham by causing unrest is not working. Indeed, the Sheriff is using powerful connections connections to apply added pressure to Robin and the Merrymen. To further complicate complicate matters, matters, some of the barons that appointed appointed Prince John John to the throne are now campaigning to clandestinely raise the ransom to free King Richard. These barons have offered Robin Hood the chance to help in this mission in exchange for future amnesty. While the return of King Richard and the ousting of King John is what Robin wants, the risks involved in such a deal are very high. The unofficial mission of the gang is “rob from the rich and give to the poor”. However, the true goal of the organization is to remove the amoral Sheriff from office, as evidenced by the consideration of Robin to institute a fixed transit tax. A more appropriate mission would be “ rid Nottingham of the corrupt King John and Sheriff ”. ”. The gang also needs to outline some objectives, as this has not been done in the past. For example, each Merryman shall produce enough loot each day to pay for his own food.
3. What strategic options does Robin Hood have? Is continuing with the present strategy an option or is the present strategy obsolete? In regards to strategy, Robin Hood must weigh the benefits and risks of the following:
Form a strategic alliance with the barons to rescue King Richard
Expand the organization into areas outside Sherwood Forest
Kill the Sheriff as a defensive strategic move
Switch to a fixed transit tax for an offensive strategic move
The current strategy of the group is becoming obsolete at a hurried pace, as wealthy patrons are avoiding the forest. forest. With a growing army army of men to feed, feed, Robin must develop develop a new strategy strategy or significantly alter current practices.
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powered friends friends and increasing resources, the the chances of succeeding succeeding in the slaying slaying are dim. If there is an unsuccessful attempt on the life of the Sheriff, retribution will be 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, 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? To achieve the goals of the organization and return to a law-abiding life, Robin should accept the offer of the barons to work on freeing King Richard.
7. How should Robin implement the recommended plan? What action steps will need to be taken to make the recommended strategy work successfully? While this is the riskiest strategy, the rewards are great. great. To implement the plan effectively, Robin Hood needs to immediately send some of the new men home, so as not to attract any more attention to the group. With the remaining members, Robin Hood should spend some of the gang’s free time
