AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT
Orchids Paper Company 2014-2015
Author(s): John K. Masters, Pamela P. Rogers
Citation: John K. Masters, Pamela P. Rogers, (2018) "Orchids Paper Company 2014-2015 ," American Journal of Management, Vol. 18, Iss. 2, pp. 104-131
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
This case captures Orchids Paper Company at a time of significant change internally and in its
environment. It presents opportunities to examine the concept of fit between Strategy, Environment, and Resources to maximize profit potential. The nature of Orchids’ products and industry facilitate the case’s accessibility, since Orchids operates in an industry which is fairly simple to understand (paper
manufacturing). The case is intended for use in business policy and strategy classes at the undergraduate or MBA level, but might be used in operations, supply chain, finance, accounting or marketing classes by focusing on specific questions facing the firm.