A US-based shoe manufacturer must decide whether to relocate the head officeof its european subsidiary, Instep, from Paris to a small industrial town 120 kilometres away. Background Three years ago, instep moved its factory to Beauchamp. a small, industrial town in northern France. The plant is modern with new equipment. A large warehouse and distribution centre were built near the factory InStep is now considering moving staff from the Paris office to a purpose-built, six-storey building in the same town. Beauchamp has a population of 25,000, with a high proportion of young people. The relocation, if it goes ahead, w create employment opportunities for local inhabitants. How do you think staff will react to the proposed relocation? What reasons might some staff have for opposing the relocation A "getting to know you' meeting The vice-President of the parent company has come to Paris to discuss the proposed relocation with two senior managers from the Paris subsidiary an independent relocation consultant. This group will discuss the relocation and make a to the Board of Directors on whether to go ahead with the relocation or not.