Principles of Management

Read the case “The Decline of Sears” on Page number 73, Chapter 2 “Management Theory” available in your textbook/e-textbook “Management: A Practical Approach” 9th edition by Kinicki, A., & Williams, B., and answer the following questions in about 500 words:

Assignment Question(s): (Marks 5)

  1. What is the underlying problem in this case from Edward Lampert’s perspective? (2marks)
  2. What are the key causes of Sears’ decline? (1.5 marks)
  3. To what extent did sears use a total Quality Management perspective in running the business? (1.5 marks)