Hi5: Arise from the ashes?

Willem Hulsink, N Oelrich, Tao Yue

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Abstract

The success of Hi5 – a Dutch foundation aiming to tackle social injustice – has thrown the work-life balance of its own employees out of sync.? While employees consider quitting, Hi5 finds itself unable to continue using its brand name due to legal complications.? Facing multiple complex problems, the founder has to decide whether to discontinue Hi5 or to make a fresh start
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages21
Project No.815-059-1
Publication statusPublished - 2015

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Number815-059-1

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Based on field research; 21 pages.
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This case was written by Nikki Oelrich and Tao Yue under the supervison of Dr. Willem Hulsink from Rotterdam School of Management. We like to thank Dionne Abdoelhafiezkhan, founder of Hi5 Foundation, for her information and opinions. This case is based on field research. It is to provide material for class discussion rather than to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situation. The authors have disguised the names of the characters to protect confidentiality.

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