Chrysler deal moves a step closer

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Wall Street lenders opposed to U.S. plan to reorganize carmaker throw in towel. Control of company by UAW and Fiat looking more likely. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: 5/08/2009 Keys: Finance, management, government, labor relations Link: http://money.cnn.com Questions for discussion: Why do you think the remaining hold-outs accepted the terms for restructuring the ownership of Chrysler? Do… Read more »

Chrysler aftershocks to hit industry hard

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Experts worry that auto suppliers will be devastated by Chrysler’s bankruptcy and the shutdown of its plants. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: 5/01/2009 Keys: Economics, supply chain, operations management, marketing, labor relations Link: http://money.cnn.com/2009/05/01/news/companies/chrysler_aftershocks/index.htm?postversion=2009050116 Questions for discussion: The article explains the chain reaction resulting from Chrysler’s closing plants and reducing production. What would you do now if… Read more »