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1 online resource : illustrations |
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SAGE Knowledge. Cases |
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SAGE Knowledge. Cases
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| Summary |
The case describes a crisis management situation faced by Mercedes-Benz, a division of Daimler-Benz AG. In 1997 Mercedes introduced a revolutionary new car, the A-class, Mercedes' first entry into the compact car segment. The A-class was positioned as an entry-level vehicle in the Mercedes line and represented Mercedes' attempt to grow beyond its core market. A few days after the car was officially introduced, it rolled-over during a test known as the "moose test" conducted by a Swedish journalist. The A-class's failed moose-test created extensive media coverage in Germany and other European countries, threatening the success of the A-class launch |
| Notes |
Originally published: Diermeier, D. (2004). Mercedes and the moose test (B). 5-403-755(B) Evanston, IL: Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University |
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Description based on XML content |
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Daimler-Benz Aktiengesellschaft.
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Automobile industry and trade -- Case studies.
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Automobiles -- Testing -- Case studies.
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New products -- Management -- Case studies.
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| Genre/Form |
Case studies.
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781473992405 (ebook) |
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