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Date Submitted: 11/21/2013 07:55 AM
ROBIN HOOD
Case Summary: • • • • • The structure Robin Hood’s gang of outlaws is very simple with robin himself being the supreme commander & a few of his trusted men handling the major functions of the band. The size of the gang is increasing day by day where as the income is decreasing due to people avoiding the Sherwood Forest road. Even though there are talks of a transit tax it seems highly unlikely to be implemented because it goes against the band’s initial motto of “rob the rich, help the poor” The strength & organisation of the sheriff is growing day by day which is a major cause of concern. The barons want Robin’s help in arranging funds to ransom king Richard; but it seems like a highly risky option.
Situation: Robin Hood’s main problem seems to be the increasing size of his band. Initially because of his belief “strength lay in numbers” he welcomed one & all who wanted to join the band. But later on with increasing vigilance by the sheriff & decreasing revenues this very thing has become a problem for him. Problems: • • • • • The main problem for robin’s gang right now is to arrange for enough supplies of food & shelter. Increase the levels of discipline. May be changing the gang structure if required. Find other sources of income not relying solely on people passing through Sherwood Forest. Find a way to fend off the sheriff’s advances against them. Decide whether to help the barons in the release of King Richard.
Probable Solutions: • One major strength that band has is the large number of people. If there is ever a situation where they have to fight the sheriff & his men in direct combat they have the numbers in their favour. This situation though looks favourable doesn’t quite give the clear picture as to where would the group find supplies if they decide to fight the army face to face. Another very feasible solution according to me is to make changes in the organisational structure. Since most of the lieutenants were close confidants of...