Thomas Edison state University Southwest Airlines in 2016 Case Discussion

Description

Case Study 7

The case study assignment for Module 8 draws on the following case study in your textbook:

Case 25: Southwest Airlines in 2016: Culture, Values, and Operating Practices, by Arthur A. Thompson and John E. Gamble (page C-311)

Read the case and then respond to the case questions given below.

In addition to using the Southwest Airlines case study provided in the textbook, research the company further to find any relevant events that have transpired since the writing of the case study. Use the company’s website, Internet search engines such as Google, online data services, or other sources to locate the latest articles about the company including press releases and current financial information.

Note: For assistance with analyzing any financial data in this case, Table 4-1 (Key Financial Ratios: How to Calculate Them and What They Mean) in your textbook is a useful reference.

Case Questions

One could say that former CEO Herb Kelleher was eccentric, given his public affinity for Hawaiian shirts, whiskey, and pranks. Review Kelleheràleadership tenure at SWA as CEO, and determine whether he was the ©ght person at the right time4o lead SWA. Be sure to explain your perceptions.
It is important for a company to achieve good execution of its strategies. What are the two best indications that a company is meeting or beating its performance targets? Does SWA exhibit these signs? How?
It seems apparent that SWA senior leadership has established and maintained an organizational culture that directly supports SWA organizational goals. Do you agree/disagree with that assessment? Provide the rationale behind your response.
The text states that åll-conceived policies and procedures aid the task of strategy execution!nd goes on to provide three efforts that can provide such support. Describe one of these efforts utilized by SWA. Has the use/application of the effort you¥ selected been successful? Why or why not?
What are the defined company values for SWA? How do these values influence the achievement and realization of SWA strategies? Detail the nature of the influence as well as an example of the influence in action.

4 attachments

Slide 1 of 4

attachment_1

attachment_1
attachment_2

attachment_2
attachment_3

attachment_3
attachment_4

attachment_4

Explanation & Answer:

1100 Words

User generated content is uploaded by users for the purposes of learning and should be used following Studypool’s honor code & terms of service.



^{Have a similar assignment? "Place an order for your assignment and have exceptional work written by our team of experts, guaranteeing you A results."}

Our Service Charter

1. Professional & Expert Writers: Essay Noon only hires the best. Our writers are specially selected and recruited, after which they undergo further training to perfect their skills for specialization purposes. Moreover, our writers are holders of masters and Ph.D. degrees. They have impressive academic records, besides being native English speakers.

2. Top Quality Papers: Our customers are always guaranteed of papers that exceed their expectations. All our writers have +5 years of experience. This implies that all papers are written by individuals who are experts in their fields. In addition, the quality team reviews all the papers before sending them to the customers.

3. Plagiarism-Free Papers: All papers provided by Essay Noon are written from scratch. Appropriate referencing and citation of key information are followed. Plagiarism checkers are used by the Quality assurance team and our editors just to double-check that there are no instances of plagiarism.

4. Timely Delivery: Time wasted is equivalent to a failed dedication and commitment. Essay Noon are known for the timely delivery of any pending customer orders. Customers are well informed of the progress of their papers to ensure they keep track of what the writer is providing before the final draft is sent for grading.

5. Affordable Prices: Our prices are fairly structured to fit in all groups. Any customer willing to place their assignments with us can do so at very affordable prices. In addition, our customers enjoy regular discounts and bonuses.

6. 24/7 Customer Support: At Essay Noon, we have put in place a team of experts who answer all customer inquiries promptly. The best part is the ever-availability of the team. Customers can make inquiries anytime.