Appendix
In the Robin Hood case, we can easily apply the principles of a business organization. Robin was the CEO of the Merrymen. He made all important decisions. Will Scarlett was in charge of intelligence and scouting. John kept discipline among the men. Scurlock took care of the finances. Those were their top management in the organization. Their first goal was to expand the size of their own organization. Then they wanted to help the poor citizens by stealing from the rich. Also, they wanted to grow with allies and new recruits to become a very large organization. Finally, they wanted to destroy the Sheriff’s policy and control. The Sheriff was Merrymen’s largest competitor. The Sheriff has gained the money and men, and is beginning to cause problems for the Merrymen. During these times, the Merrymen had both internal and external problems. Robin and the Merrymen were respected by the poor, and theBarons needed assistance to return King Richard to the throne. Meanwhile, the Sheriff failed to collect taxes. Those brought up strength in Merrymen organization. However, in their internal operation, the rapidly growing team lost discipline and suffered from reduced vigilance.
Game became scarce. Lieutenants opposed the tax transit plan. Revenues decreased, but food costs increased. Also, they had to face other problems in the external environment.The Sherriff of Nottingham gained strength and momentum. Rich merchants avoided the forest so they couldn’t be robbed, and Prince John had spies everywhere. Even so, Robin and the Merrymen still had an opportunity to solve their problems. The Barons needed the services of Robin and Merrymen, and by adding more Merrymen, discipline might be improved.. In order to gain even more support, they might to Kin ...