CASE 1 ROBIN HOOD* It was in the spring of the second year of his insurrection and inconvenient to them, but it was preferable to having all against the High Sheriff of Nottingham that Robin Hood their goods confiscated. took a walk in Sherwood Forest. As he walked he pondered Robin believed that the time had come for the the progress of the campaign, the disposition of his forces, to change their policy of outright confiscation of goods to the Sheriff's recent moves, and the options that confronted one of a fixed transit tax. His lieutenants him. The revolt against the Sheriff had begun as a personal motto: "Rob the rich and give to the poor. "The farmers crusade, erupting out of Robin's conflict with the Sheriff and the townspeople," they argued, "are our most impor- d his administration. Alone, however, Robin Hood could tant allies. How can we tax them, and still hope for their do little. He therefore sought allies, men with grievances help in our fight against the Sheriff?" and a deep sense of justice. Later he welcomed all who Robin wondered how long the Merrymen could keep came, asking few questions, and only demanding a willing to the ways and methods of their early days. The Sheri ness to serve. Strength, he believed, lay in numbers. He spent the first year forging the group into a disci- money and the men, and was beginning to harass the band. plined band, united in enmity against the Sheriff, and will probing for its weaknesses ing to live outside the law. The band's organization was The tide of events was beginning to turn against the simple. Robin ruled supreme, making all important deci Merrymen Robin felt that the campaign must be decisively sions. He delegated specific tasks to his lieutenant concludud before the Sheriff had a chance to deliver a mor- Scarlett was in charge of intelligence and scout main job was to shadow the Sheriff and his men at alert to the r next move. He also collected information - Sherif til.ac chances for this seemed increasingly remote. the travel plans of rich merchants and tax collectors Lide Besides, while killing the Sheriff might satisfy his per- John kept discipline among the men, and saw to it that sonal thirst for revenge, it would not improve the situation. their archery was at the high peak that their profession Robin had hoped that the perpetual state of unrest, and the demanded. Scarlock took care of the finances, convert- Sheriff's failure to collect taxes, would lead to his removal ing loot into cash, paying shares of the take, and finding from office. Instead, the Sheriff used his political connec- suitable hiding places for the surplus. Finally, Much the tions to obtain reinforcement. He had powerful friends at Miller's son had the difficult task of provisioning the ever court, and was well regarded by the regent, Prince John. increasing band of Merrymen. The increasing size of the band was a source of satis- by his unpopularity among the people, who wanted the faction for Robin, but also a source of concern. The fame imprisoned King Richard back. He also lived in constant of his Merrymen was spreading, and new recruits poured fear of the barons, who had first given him the regency in from every corner of England. As the band grew larger, but were now beginning to dispute his claim to the throne. their small bivouac became a major encampment. Between Several of these barons had set out to collect the ransom raids the men milled about, talking and playing games. that would release King Richard the Lionheart from his Vigilance was in decline, and discipline was becoming jail in Austria. Robin was invited to join the conspiracy in harder to enforce. "Why," Robin reflected, "I don't know return for future amnesty. It was a dangerous proposition. half the men I run into these days The growing band was also beginning to exceed the food Prince John's spies were everywhere. If the plan failed, the capacity of the forest. Game was becoming scarce, and sup. pursuit would be relentless and retribution swift. plies had to be obtained from outlying villages. The cost The sound of the supper horn startled Robin from his of buying food was beginning to drain the band's finan thoughts. There was the smell of roasting venison in the air. cial reserves at the very moment when revenues were in Nothing was resolved or settled. Robin headed for camp decline. Travelers, especially those with the most to lose, promising himself that he would give these problems his were now giving the forest a wide berth. This was costly utmost attention after tomorrow's raid. Merrym this idea. They were proud of the Merrymen's famous was growing stronger and better organized. He now had the al blow."E"how," he wondered, "could this be done?" Robin bad aften entertained the possibility of killing the Prince John was vicious and volatile. He was consumed Provincial banditry was one thing. court intrigue another. Prepared by Joseph Lampel, ity Unliversity. London,Copyright Jeseph Lampel C 1985, nevised 1991. Reprinted with permission CASE 1ROBIN HO00 Robin Hood Analysis This assignment is based upon the Robin Hood Case Study. Be sure read and review the leat chaptors assigned for this wook, any rasource materiais and your owen research on stakeholders,-n, vwn ard tragic- Robin Hood Analysis Assignment Details This is an analyss ofthe Band of Mery Men as an orgarizaton, including itsensingielm, aanand ntuential staanholders Al he cooluson of your analysa you are bmommend to te ogrizaion aMission, Vision, an two (2) Strtege Goals for opinaton ging forward. Be ne yaspport yo, aalyaard nommen anne-ith documented research Decument Sections Subject and Purpose of the Paper Brief( Iparagraph only) introduction of the Band of Merry Men and a desoription of tre purpose of the paper Stakeholder Summary Identity the important Stakeholders that need to be considered, and desonibe their impact andior infuence on the Band of Mory Mon and he development of the future direction Description of the Organizatieni Cultur. Almenben ofte Bard wil bregterown,penonalr Valawhhem to aero d Rona Opaonaanv is then defined as those personal values that ane "shared by the orgarization as a whole. Derbe theeshaned values (outune), and idanaity the streingths and weaknesses in the curent Culture at the Band embraces Proposed Mission Create a clear Mssion Statement for organization with a trief explanation and rationale. * Proposed Vision Develop a dlear Vision Statement for the organization with a briaf explanation and rationale Stratesik Goals Develop two 2 Strategic Goals Pat support the mission and vision of the organization with a bri explanation and rationae for each . Conclusions Address the degree of alignment of the existing Cuture of the Band of Merry Man with the Mission, Vision, Stralegic Goal, and bamiers it wil face going forward caused by the oument Culture Summarize the value of adopting your suggestions Analysis shouid be 3-4 pages not including tide or neference pages Include headers for each of the required sections Whiten in "tird penson APA Guidelines for in-text otations a and neference list Ermor thee Grammar Minimum of two (2) ouside references Due Day 7-75 points Team Project Plan MacBook Air 2 0 CASE 1 ROBIN HOOD* It was in the spring of the second year of his insurrection and inconvenient to them, but it was preferable to having all against the High Sheriff of Nottingham that Robin Hood their goods confiscated. took a walk in Sherwood Forest. As he walked he pondered Robin believed that the time had come for the the progress of the campaign, the disposition of his forces, to change their policy of outright confiscation of goods to the Sheriff's recent moves, and the options that confronted one of a fixed transit tax. His lieutenants him. The revolt against the Sheriff had begun as a personal motto: "Rob the rich and give to the poor. "The farmers crusade, erupting out of Robin's conflict with the Sheriff and the townspeople," they argued, "are our most impor- d his administration. Alone, however, Robin Hood could tant allies. How can we tax them, and still hope for their do little. He therefore sought allies, men with grievances help in our fight against the Sheriff?" and a deep sense of justice. Later he welcomed all who Robin wondered how long the Merrymen could keep came, asking few questions, and only demanding a willing to the ways and methods of their early days. The Sheri ness to serve. Strength, he believed, lay in numbers. He spent the first year forging the group into a disci- money and the men, and was beginning to harass the band. plined band, united in enmity against the Sheriff, and will probing for its weaknesses ing to live outside the law. The band's organization was The tide of events was beginning to turn against the simple. Robin ruled supreme, making all important deci Merrymen Robin felt that the campaign must be decisively sions. He delegated specific tasks to his lieutenant concludud before the Sheriff had a chance to deliver a mor- Scarlett was in charge of intelligence and scout main job was to shadow the Sheriff and his men at alert to the r next move. He also collected information - Sherif til.ac chances for this seemed increasingly remote. the travel plans of rich merchants and tax collectors Lide Besides, while killing the Sheriff might satisfy his per- John kept discipline among the men, and saw to it that sonal thirst for revenge, it would not improve the situation. their archery was at the high peak that their profession Robin had hoped that the perpetual state of unrest, and the demanded. Scarlock took care of the finances, convert- Sheriff's failure to collect taxes, would lead to his removal ing loot into cash, paying shares of the take, and finding from office. Instead, the Sheriff used his political connec- suitable hiding places for the surplus. Finally, Much the tions to obtain reinforcement. He had powerful friends at Miller's son had the difficult task of provisioning the ever court, and was well regarded by the regent, Prince John. increasing band of Merrymen. The increasing size of the band was a source of satis- by his unpopularity among the people, who wanted the faction for Robin, but also a source of concern. The fame imprisoned King Richard back. He also lived in constant of his Merrymen was spreading, and new recruits poured fear of the barons, who had first given him the regency in from every corner of England. As the band grew larger, but were now beginning to dispute his claim to the throne. their small bivouac became a major encampment. Between Several of these barons had set out to collect the ransom raids the men milled about, talking and playing games. that would release King Richard the Lionheart from his Vigilance was in decline, and discipline was becoming jail in Austria. Robin was invited to join the conspiracy in harder to enforce. "Why," Robin reflected, "I don't know return for future amnesty. It was a dangerous proposition. half the men I run into these days The growing band was also beginning to exceed the food Prince John's spies were everywhere. If the plan failed, the capacity of the forest. Game was becoming scarce, and sup. pursuit would be relentless and retribution swift. plies had to be obtained from outlying villages. The cost The sound of the supper horn startled Robin from his of buying food was beginning to drain the band's finan thoughts. There was the smell of roasting venison in the air. cial reserves at the very moment when revenues were in Nothing was resolved or settled. Robin headed for camp decline. Travelers, especially those with the most to lose, promising himself that he would give these problems his were now giving the forest a wide berth. This was costly utmost attention after tomorrow's raid. Merrym this idea. They were proud of the Merrymen's famous was growing stronger and better organized. He now had the al blow."E"how," he wondered, "could this be done?" Robin bad aften entertained the possibility of killing the Prince John was vicious and volatile. He was consumed Provincial banditry was one thing. court intrigue another. Prepared by Joseph Lampel, ity Unliversity. London,Copyright Jeseph Lampel C 1985, nevised 1991. Reprinted with permission CASE 1ROBIN HO00 Robin Hood Analysis This assignment is based upon the Robin Hood Case Study. Be sure read and review the leat chaptors assigned for this wook, any rasource materiais and your owen research on stakeholders,-n, vwn ard tragic- Robin Hood Analysis Assignment Details This is an analyss ofthe Band of Mery Men as an orgarizaton, including itsensingielm, aanand ntuential staanholders Al he cooluson of your analysa you are bmommend to te ogrizaion aMission, Vision, an two (2) Strtege Goals for opinaton ging forward. Be ne yaspport yo, aalyaard nommen anne-ith documented research Decument Sections Subject and Purpose of the Paper Brief( Iparagraph only) introduction of the Band of Merry Men and a desoription of tre purpose of the paper Stakeholder Summary Identity the important Stakeholders that need to be considered, and desonibe their impact andior infuence on the Band of Mory Mon and he development of the future direction Description of the Organizatieni Cultur. Almenben ofte Bard wil bregterown,penonalr Valawhhem to aero d Rona Opaonaanv is then defined as those personal values that ane "shared by the orgarization as a whole. Derbe theeshaned values (outune), and idanaity the streingths and weaknesses in the curent Culture at the Band embraces Proposed Mission Create a clear Mssion Statement for organization with a trief explanation and rationale. * Proposed Vision Develop a dlear Vision Statement for the organization with a briaf explanation and rationale Stratesik Goals Develop two 2 Strategic Goals Pat support the mission and vision of the organization with a bri explanation and rationae for each . Conclusions Address the degree of alignment of the existing Cuture of the Band of Merry Man with the Mission, Vision, Stralegic Goal, and bamiers it wil face going forward caused by the oument Culture Summarize the value of adopting your suggestions Analysis shouid be 3-4 pages not including tide or neference pages Include headers for each of the required sections Whiten in "tird penson APA Guidelines for in-text otations a and neference list Ermor thee Grammar Minimum of two (2) ouside references Due Day 7-75 points Team Project Plan MacBook Air 2 0