Based on your reading of Case 1962: “Derailed on Arrival,” respond
to any or all of the following questions: What would you do in this situation? Which constraints
faced by Walder seem most significant? ‘
What are his most important powers or resources for
dealing with those constraints? What strategy should he use to make his decision: avoiding
political blowback, minimizing public anger, satisfying elected officials, hurting the least
powerful groups among his stakeholders, achieving his long-term goals? In what ways are the
problems faced in this case similar to or different from those confronting your organization?