Black and Decker



Black and Decker

Background of the case

Black and Decker was established in the early nineteenth century. The precise year of the establishment of the company was 1917. Over the next 70 or so years the company developed itself in power tool and accessory market. The company initially established itself in the American economy and then later they realized the need to expand globally. The company specializes in manufacturing of all the power tools and battery related equipment. Their production system also includes the manufacturing of household products, locks and hardware, mechanical products and plumbing products (Child, 1972).

Question 1

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