ARAB OPEN UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF BUSINESS STUDIES

(MBA) B 716 B
MANAGEMENT: PERSPECTIVE AND PRACTICE
TUTOR MARKED ASSESSMENT –FALL 2018/2019 SEMESTER I

QUESTIONS:

Question one (Up to 50% Marks): (1250 words +/- 10 %)

What was broken at Anadarko when James Hackett assumed the role of CEO? From a
change management perspective, how would you prioritize the various challenges that
needed attention and how would you have built a compelling case for change?

Note: Evidences of contextualization, connectivity, and understanding are very important,

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 moreover, candidates should be aware that acritical thinking is a big part of marking his/her
answer.

“For top marks you will need to show command of academic literature beyond the course
material (including appropriate citation and referencing).”

Question 2 (Up to 50 % Marks): (1250 words +/- 10 %)

What leadership lessons and change management lessons do you take away from the
experience of James Hackett at Anadarko? If you were Al Walker, what are some
ways in which you could sustain the momentum for change?
Which aspects of Hackett’s legacy would you keep? What would you change?

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Cut-off Date November 27th, 2018 (23.hrs GMT)

Case Objectives:
This case is ideally suited to discuss the intersection of strategy planning and strategy execution.
It uses the framework of authentic leadership to explore both the decisions made as part of the
transformation process, as well as the manner in which the transformation efforts were

Refer to PDF file Case Study:

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation:

Leading Transformational Change

Synopsis
The case describes the transformation of the large independent oil and gas company,
Anadarko. The company had fallen into bad times as a consequence of a host of
environmental factors, as well as questionable strategic choices and ill-timed acquisitions.
James Hackett was hired as the new CEO to transform the company. Te case discusses the
major changes that he made during his tenure and the transition from Hackett to his
handpicked

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