Theo Chocolate
Watch the case study videos below and complete all case questions (1-5), supporting your claims with at least one external source (which could be the textbook).
Case Questions:
Does Theo use any of the four traditional approaches to management? Elaborate.
As a reminder, the four approaches are outlined here. Check out these video tutorials for more on each approach: Classical Management Theory, Behavioral Management Theory, Systems Theory, Contingency Theory
What are the major challenges that Theo has had to deal with being in the chocolate industry? Have these issues been dealt with adequately?
Do you think Theo is ‘doing good while doing well’? Explain.
Has Theo’s CSR stance helped them do better than they would otherwise? Is this acceptable or unacceptable?
What do you think of CEO, Joe Whinney’s career? Does it inspire you to take something that interests you and try to bring about a change in the world? Explain.