CASE ANALYSIS

I. View point: Aianna Maryeth Beninsig

II. Time Context: 1985
III. Problem Statement: The termination of the partnership of Nissan UK and Nissan MC
that had previously been productive. The two parties disagreed on how to make the
enterprise operate.
IV. Statement of Objectives:
1. To identify the causes of disagreements between both parties.
2. To identify doable resolutions to the problem affecting both parties.
V. Areas of consideration:
• Strengths:
1. Vast presence in the dominant and upcoming automotive markets
2. Advancing UK economy
• Weakness:
1. The inconsistent corporate governance and management.
• Opportunities:
1. The opportunity to settle the disagreement between Nissan UK and Nissa MC to
prevent termination of partnership.
2. Developing an efficient communication system within the organization or among
its alliances in order to prevent disputes and disagreements.
• Threats:
1. Increased competition
2. Controversy if legal action and disagreements between alliances continue
indefinitely

VI: Assumptions: The partnership between Nissan MC and Nissan UK will not be terminated
if Nissan UK and Nissan MC maintain effective communication and are responsible to promptly
resolve their dispute.
VII: Alternative Courses of Action:
ACA 1: Establishing an effective communication system within the organization
ACA 2: Immediate action toward a dispute or legal action against the company or management
ACA 3: Addressing all cultural differences and management issues.

VIII: Analysis:

ACA 1: Establishing an effective communication system within the organization

Advantages
1. Greater level of trust and commitments
2. Increased productivity
3. Help reduce conflict or tension
4. Increased innovation

Disadvantages
1. Different modes of communication
2. Subordinate incompetence can lead to misunderstandings and confrontations.
3. The message may lose precision as it becomes more complicated.
ACA 2: Immediate action toward a dispute or legal action against the company or management

Advantages
1. Facilitate the preservation of relationships that may be harmed by conflict resolution.
2. Generally faster and less expensive than going to court.
3. Keep the issue out of the public eye

Disadvantages
1. Assume no responsibility for the honesty or reliability of the other party.
2. Potentially time consuming to obtain a judgement.
3. Negotiation can be used as a way to keep one party from standing up for its rights.
4. Cannot guarantee the good faith or trustworthiness of any of the parties.

ACA 3: Addressing all cultural differences and management issues.

Advantage
1. Supports in dispelling unfavorable perceptions and personal prejudices regarding specific
cultures.
2. Develop bridges of trust, respect, and understanding across cultures through
communicating.
3. Elevated productivity
4. Well defined goals

Disadvantage
1. Unhealthy competition.
2. Communication problem which can lessen productivity.

IX: Conclusion:

Variables:

• Sustainability of objective - capacity to support and fulfill the set objectives.

• Timeliness – occurring at a suitable time; opportune: well-timed.
• Cost effectiveness - producing optimum results for the expenditure.
• Implementation - the leniency of the action to be carried out, executed or practice.
Rating System

• 1 - lowest
• 3 – highest
Decision Matrix:

ACA Sustainability Timeliness Cost Implementa Total

of Objective Effectiveness tion
ACA 1 3 3 3 1 10

ACA 2 2 3 3 3 11

ACA 3 2 2 2 2 8

Based on the decision matrix, it can be concluded that ACA 2 is the most favorable course
of action for Nissan. ACA 2 received the highest total score of 11, indicating that it is the most
sustainable, timely, cost-effective, and feasible option for the company to pursue.

X: Plan of action: (Solution)

• Pursue course of action 2

• Facilitate partnerships sustain conflict resolution.
• Taking legal action against the firm or management immediately.
• Monitor and manage the joint venture closely.
• Develop contingency plans