Newell Co.: Discussion Questions
Following questions may help during your group discussions on the case.
1. Does Newell have a successful corporate strategy? Does the company add value to the businesses within its portfolio?
2. What are Newell`s distinctive resources?
3. What challenges faced the company in the late 1990s?
4. In this context, does the acquisition of Calphalon make sense? Rubbermaid?