Essay About Silvio Napoli And Bureaucratic Leadership Style Of Napoli

Silvio Napoli at Schindler Case
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SILVIO NAPOLI AT SCHINDLER INDIA (A)As Schindler global top management ( Schindler & Bonnard), what are the positives and negatives of appointing Silvio Napoli for heading the Indian subsidiary?PositivesSilvio Napoli was young and was open & flexible to new ways and culture.He did not give a thought about leaving the assigned work in India after his entire family faced many fatal challenges in India.Vigilant decision making in choosing the sources to trust which could help in the establishment of the subsidiary. Thoughtful selection of the top management comprising of both generalists and specialists bringing in different perspectives required for the organisationSelection of employees from Otis (rivalry) company which could help in better understanding the mindset of the elevator market. Bureaucratic Leadership style of Napoli was a favourable style required for building the Indian subsidiary as it brought in the needed control in the upcoming organisationNegativesThe leadership style created a fear among the employees of the company thereby restricting them from discussing the concerns related to the product.The differences in the working style of Silvio and the employees, Silvio had a punctual attitude whereas the employees were used to the culture of procrastinationFeedback and the queries raised by the employees against the standardisation of the product was not considered.Lack of understanding of local market and culture thereby leading to a failed business plan. Rich experience in Europe but unfamiliar with Indian marketImposed his own way of management (dictate others what to do), however in India the way of doing business worked in a different way. It was more based on trust and building relationships.As Silvio Napoli , how would you handle the challenges of rising transfer prices and non-cooperation by European plants.Diversifying the product offering by including customization of the elevatorsBetter understanding of local market through Re-analysis of the business plan including the external  variables including government policiesAs a temporary resort, he should continue with the companies business plan of outsourcing key logistics and manufacturing function to gain competitive advantage