Subject category:
Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
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IBS Center for Management Research
Length: 13 pages
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Abstract
The case discusses the organisational culture of Netscape, one of the leading web browser companies. The case discusses various aspects of the culture that contributed to the success of the company. In 1998, America Online (AOL) acquired Netscape Communications. The case examines the post-merger culture at Netscape and the impact of the new culture on Netscape employees. From the case, students are expected to understand the role of culture in the success of an organisation. They should also understand: (1) the organisational culture of a leading software company including its content strength and shared assumptions; (2) the role of culture in the success of a software company; (3) the possibility of culture incompatibility following acquisition of a company with a strong sense of identity; (4) the consequences of a conflict between two distinct cultures; and (5) the need to limit the negative impact of a merger or acquisition. The case is intended for MBA/PGDBM level students as a part of the human resource management/organisational behaviour curriculum.
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Abstract
The case discusses the organisational culture of Netscape, one of the leading web browser companies. The case discusses various aspects of the culture that contributed to the success of the company. In 1998, America Online (AOL) acquired Netscape Communications. The case examines the post-merger culture at Netscape and the impact of the new culture on Netscape employees. From the case, students are expected to understand the role of culture in the success of an organisation. They should also understand: (1) the organisational culture of a leading software company including its content strength and shared assumptions; (2) the role of culture in the success of a software company; (3) the possibility of culture incompatibility following acquisition of a company with a strong sense of identity; (4) the consequences of a conflict between two distinct cultures; and (5) the need to limit the negative impact of a merger or acquisition. The case is intended for MBA/PGDBM level students as a part of the human resource management/organisational behaviour curriculum.