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Trouble in the 'Magic Kingdom': Governance Problems at Disney
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Reference no. 704-037-1
Subject category: Ethics and Social Responsibility
Authors: Sanjib Dutta (IBS Center for Management Research); Shirisha Regani (IBS Center for Management Research)
Published by: IBS Center for Management Research
Published in: 2004
Length: 12 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Walt Disney Company; Roy Disney; Stanley Gold; Michael Eisner; Corporate governance; Appointments at Disney; Compensation policy; Composition of the board; Succession planning; General Electric; Jack Welch; Eisner's compensation; Comcast Corp; George Mitchell; Nominations Committee
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Abstract

The case discusses the governance problems at Disney. In late 2003, Roy Disney and Stanley Gold, both of whom were directors at the company resigned from the board in protest against the bad governance practices at Disney. They alleged that CEO Michael Eisner ran the company like a 'personal fiefdom' and that the board was only a rubber stamp to his decisions. The case looks into this allegation and studies a few instances which support the fact that Disney did not conform to the principles of good corporate governance. It also discusses the future of Disney in the context of the allegations of bad governance and the bid by Roy and Gold to oust Eisner from the company and install a new board.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for postgraduate courses.
Location:
USA
Industry:
Media and entertainment
Size:
Large
Other setting(s):
2000-2004
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Trouble in the 'Magic Kingdom': Governance Problems at Disney
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Reference no. 704-037-8
Subject category: Ethics and Social Responsibility
Authors: Sanjib Dutta (IBS Center for Management Research); Shirisha Regani (IBS Center for Management Research)
Published by: IBS Center for Management Research
Published in: 2004
Length: 5 pages
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Abstract

The case discusses the governance problems at Disney. In late 2003, Roy Disney and Stanley Gold, both of whom were directors at the company resigned from the board in protest against the bad governance practices at Disney. They alleged that CEO Michael Eisner ran the company like a 'personal fiefdom' and that the board was only a rubber stamp to his decisions. The case looks into this allegation and studies a few instances which support the fact that Disney did not conform to the principles of good corporate governance. It also discusses the future of Disney in the context of the allegations of bad governance and the bid by Roy and Gold to oust Eisner from the company and install a new board.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for postgraduate courses.

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Location:
USA
Industry:
Media and entertainment
Size:
Large
Other setting(s):
2000-2004

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Thumbnail image for product with reference number 704-037-8
Trouble in the 'Magic Kingdom': Governance Problems at Disney
Teaching note
-
Reference no. 704-037-8
Subject category: Ethics and Social Responsibility
Authors: Sanjib Dutta (IBS Center for Management Research); Shirisha Regani (IBS Center for Management Research)
Published by: IBS Center for Management Research
Published in: 2004
Length: 5 pages
View full details