Case Study: Robin Hood

Week One Assignment Two:

Case Study: Robin Hood

Megan MacKnew

SPC College

MAN4720

Introduction:

Robin Hood's Issues

Robin Hood has several problems that need to be addressed. The main issues arising that he should address first is the fact that his band has grown and is continuing to grow way too quickly, all while money and food are running out. As the numbers of Merrymen are growing, travelers are finding alternate routes through the forest to avoid apprehension, which has resulted in a decline in the band's revenue. These changes must be addressed along with the structuring and training of the ever-growing band of Merrymen.

Analysis:

Need for new strategy

Robin Hood is definitely in need of a fresh strategy in response to external happenings. He needs to reduce the number of new recruits, find other ways to find provisions for his gang, delegate tasks more, enforce more discipline, and join forces with the barons. Robin Hood needs to figure out how to change the fact that the travelers are beginning to avoid the forest to protect their belongings even though this is adding cost and inconvenience to them. Robin's current plan to force the Sheriff out of Nottingham is not working. The Sheriff is continuously using powerful connections to apply added pressure to Robin and the Merrymen. He has more money and more men.

Alternative Solutions:

Joining the Barons

Robin Hood thought has about just killing the sheriff, but that would be pointless. It would not improve the situations at hand; it would only quench his thirst for personal revenge. The best decision that Robin hood could make would be to just join the barons to collect the ransom to release King Richard. It is risky but it is less risky than doing what he is presently doing which is nothing.. Although it would be a dangerous decision, by joining them, there will no longer be a need to steal from the rich, the sheriff would not be in power; therefore his threat would be minimal, and King Richard would then be able to answer to all the peasant's needs. It is pretty much a win-win for Robin Hood and his gang.

Conclusion:

Even though Robin Hood does have other options, joining the barons seems to be the most beneficial to him and his merrymen.

Robin Hood's Mission and Vision Statements-

Because Robin Hood's initial mission to "rob the rich and give to the poor" is