Case Study Solution Of

SEMCO
Presented by,
Bharat Jadhav (19) Rahul Taigade (21) Harshal Thombre (27)

Problem
Ricardo reduced his involvement with SEMCO And spend more time on other pursuits

SWOT

STRENGTH
Ricardo introduce participatory form of management and diversification of business activity. Increased revenue & profit. Well co-ordination between management & employees. Honored as the Brazilian businessman of the year. Workers are able to understand challenges facing to an company

weaknesses
Fired 60% of the top managers. Management salary are cut down by 40%. Wages cut down. Less work experience.

opportunities
Devote the maximum time to the business activity mainly as well as to the book writing. Setting up new eco-tourist resort.

Threats
Economic ups and downs in country. Involvement in other pursuits which create problem in SEMCO business.

Q.1) 1.What could have gone wrong with Ricardos expansion plan ?
60% of the top managers were fired & salaries of management are cut down Wages of the workers were cut down. Rapide and speedy diversification. Cut down in jobs and salaries it leads the fear of job Security among the employees.

Q.2)Is participatory management good for an organization that is planning to grow rapidly? Would it not slow down the organization ?

Its good for an organisation to grow rapidly. It make the scenes of involvement & improve the confidence & moral of the employees. It strengthens the relationship between company. Helps to improve efficiency and profit of the company.

 But it will also slow own the decision making process of the organization because the all levels are involved in this decision making process. The secrecy in organization are not able maintained due to the participatory form of management.