“Family Matters.”


In Chapter 14 of your textbook, read the case study, “Family Matters.” After reading the case study, address the questions and prompts below. 

  • What is the most immediate problem for Larry Cohen, the president of Accurate Perforating?
  • Describe Accurate Perforating’s current business model.
  • Describe a new business model using business theories and  concepts that you believe would improve Accurate Perforating’s  profitability.
  • To support the success of this new business model, what knowledge, skills, and abilities are needed from management?
  • What are your recommendations for keeping or replacing Aaron Kamins as the chief executive officer (CEO)?
  • Create one human resource (HR) policy that would support the growth of this business.
  • Does your new business model solve the problem that you identified as the most immediate problem?
  • What other actions would you recommend for this company?
  • Support your responses with content from the reading, lesson, and at least one outside, scholarly resource.