Chart 2

Prepare a report on the case.

Sum up the changes in the Organizational Chart of MIE, proposed by Tanaka. Use Chart 2.

Consider Chart 3 and elaborate on the stagnant sales trend in heating and cooling equipment.

Write a brief summary of the financial situation at MIE-Taiwan inherited by Tanaka. Use chart 1.

Summarise the situation at MIE-Taiwan both before and at the time Tanaka took over.

3. Dwell on Tanaka’s qualifications.

4. Comment upon the position of Tanaka as “outsider”.

Chart 1. MIE-Taiwan Balance Sheet (in Thousands of US$)

ASSETS (as of July 1, 19XX)
Current Assets
Cash	1,610
Short-term securities
Receivables	1,620
Inventory	11,830
Prepaid expenses
Other assets
Total Current Assets	15,572
Fixed Assets (at cost)
Buildings	4, 182
Machinery and equipment	8, 021
Less depreciation	(3,212)
Total Fixed Assets	8,991
Other Assets
Total Assets	24,973
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable (trade, usance credit and loans)	11,290
Accounts payable (local)	3,150
Loans and current portion of long-term debt	1, 130
Other current liabilities
Total Current Liabilities	15,700
Long-term debt	3, 294
Reserve for depreciation	1, 250
Other reserves
Duty payable
Other liabilities
Shareholders’ equity	4, 370
Total liabilities	24,973

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Chart 3. MIE-Taiwan Sales by Product Line (All Models)

19XX-19XX (in Thousands of US$)

	19X1	19X2	19X3	19X4	19X5	19X6
Fans
Elevators	1,457	1,763	1,847	2,148	1, 658	1,892
Lighting systems	1,408	1,302	1,503	1,429	1,347	1,236
Heating and cooling systems			1.280	1,564
Total	4, 238	4,781	5,497	6, 069	4, 727	4, 643
Annual growth (in percent)	-	12.	15.	10.	-22.1	-1.8

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