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Peer Questionnaire: The Lakkard Leather Company Case Study

Hi everyone!

We invite you to take a few minutes and answer to the questionnaire based on the Lakkard Leather Company Study Case. The purpose is to gather opinions and ideas. Your input would mean a lot!

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The Lakkard Leather Company
1

How effectively do you think the company was managed under Carl Friedrich Lakkard?

1 = Very poorly 5 = Extremely well
2

How would you rate Peter’s leadership performance during CFL’s absence?

1 = Very ineffective 5 = Very effective
3

Which of the following factors do you think most contributed to improved employee morale under Peter?

Please select the factor you think is most significant.
4

Do you think CFL made the right decision in dismissing Peter’s initiatives when he returned? Why or why not?

5

To what extent do you agree with the following statement: “CFL should have involved Peter in strategic decision-making earlier.”

6

How important do you consider succession planning is in a family business?

7

How do you perceive Peter’s initiative of launching a designer handbag line?

8

Do you believe traditional leadership styles (like CFL’s) are still effective in modern business environments? Why or why not?

9

If you were CFL, how would you handle the €2.4 million buyout offer from Carabazzo?

10

Do you think Peter has the potential to successfully lead the company into the future? Why or why not?