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Reference no. 9-490-010
Subject category: Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Authors: Barbara Feinberg (Harvard Business School); Todd Jick (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1989
Version: 20 October 1989
Length: 3 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Change management; Decision making and problem solving; Organizational change; Organizational structure and design; Cross-cultural business relations
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Abstract

Describes the initial entry challenges faced by Dennis Hightower after being assigned the task to revitalize and reposition Walt Disney Co. of Europe in preparation for 1992. Allows students to consider the challenges of cultural heterogeneity, Disney traditions, and the culture of local autonomy in each of the European franchises. Students will be asked to develop an action plan for changing the direction and the working relationships in Europe.
Locations:
Europe; United States
Industry:
Media, entertainment, and professional sports
Size:
Small
Other setting(s):
1987
Teaching note
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Reference no. 5-491-108
Subject category: Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Authors: Todd Jick (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1991
Version: 22 April 1991
Length: 11 pages
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Abstract

Describes the initial entry challenges faced by Dennis Hightower after being assigned the task to revitalize and reposition Walt Disney Co. of Europe in preparation for 1992. Allows students to consider the challenges of cultural heterogeneity, Disney traditions, and the culture of local autonomy in each of the European franchises. Students will be asked to develop an action plan for changing the direction and the working relationships in Europe.

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Locations:
Europe; United States
Industry:
Media, entertainment, and professional sports
Size:
Small
Other setting(s):
1987

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Teaching note
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Reference no. 5-491-108
Subject category: Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Authors: Todd Jick (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1991
Version: 22 April 1991
Length: 11 pages
View full details