DEL MUNDO, John Paul J.

CEAR5523A/ MON 7:30 9:30

CASE ANALYSIS

I- Title of the Case

Halting a Dangerous Project

II- View Point

Sam was Alpha Electronics project leader that manufactured weaponry devices.
In the mid 1980s, he was doing business with NATO government agencies to create
an advanced technology land mines. Both companies work together without a
problem. However, Sam was concerned that they will make a land mine more
dangerous than any others in the market. After the NATO contract was finished, he
found out that his company had signed another contract with Eastern European firm
that had a reputation of stealing untested devices and also doing business with
terrorist organization. Sam decided to stop the production of the devices and asked
advice to his colleagues. And then, he contacted all the agencies that concern in his
products and safety of the nation. On this contract that Sam unilaterally voided, there
was $15,000 penalty for breaking the contract. On the basis of global corporate
citizenship, Alpha Electronics could legally produce device for the NATO countries
only because Cold War was in full swing at that time. And on the basis of Local
corporate citizenship, Alpha Electronics had to consider the expected impact on local
communities. Sam was never punished for his unilateral action for stopping the
production of those devices. He was especially gratified by the Alpha employees who
were veterans in World War II. Sam strongly believed his action was the right thing to
do, both for his company and for the public welfare.

III- Problem Statement

In this case, Sam was not informed about the signing of contract in Eastern
European firm after they finish the contract of NATO government. And lately, they
found out that Eastern European firm was doing dirty business that harmed the public
welfare and also his company. They do not investigate the background of the client
before they accepting the project.
IV- Objective of the Case
 The objective of this case is to consider the public safety first and not the money
that you earn in the project.

V- SWOT Analysis

Strength Sam consider the effect of his project if it use by the untrusted company
like Eastern European firm. And he has a brave personality to face his consequences
for his independent action to stop the production of the devices.

Weakness Alpha Electronic have a lack of background research about their clients
before they accepting another contract.

Opportunity Alpha Electronics products will be wide spread in the world because
of their high technology weapons. They will have a large income if they sell it in
other nations.

Threat Alpha Electronics product will harm the public welfare. This will also start
another war that can cause big number of death people.

VI- Alternative courses of Action

As a project leader of Alpha Electronics, Sam should be informed before

accepting other contract. They must also do some background research on the
clients before they sign the contract. If Sam did not stopped the production of that
devices, his company and the public welfare will be harm by his client who are
doing business in the terrorist organization.