The complexity of restructuring of large companies can hardly ever be ignored. ABB & Galindo brings up the dilemma of Esther, Human Resources director at the factory, when she is faced with the transition of a factory into a service center. This meant either relocating, retraining or letting go most if not all of the current workers, with the additional complication that even after the official announcement the factory still had to run for another 18 months. This case also has a part B.

La complejidad de la restructuración de grandes empresas rara vez puede ser ignorada. El caso de ABB y Galindo muestra el dilema de Esther, la directora de recursos humanos de la fábrica, cuando se enfrenta a la transición de la fábrica a un centro de servicios. Esto significó la reubicación, reclasificación o el despido de la gran mayoría si no todos los trabajadores actuales, con la dificultad adicional que tras el anuncio oficial la fábrica debía continuar su normal funcionamiento por 18 meses más. Este caso también cuenta con una parte B.

Part B of this case goes beyond the organizational problems of the restructuring described in part A, and addresses the personal situation, commitment and management of the emotions during the mentioned process. This part goes into details of how Esther decided to go above and beyond in many aspects to help resolve the personal situation of workers and managers alike with the best of all of their abilities.