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Case
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Reference no. 9-385-178
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1984
Version: 13 July 1988
Length: 18 pages
Data source: Field research

Abstract

Describes the history, management, and organization of an extremely successful bank holding company. The company has had a very charismatic chairman, has made MBAs bank presidents at very early ages, and has a long record of innovation. Now deregulation and a coming change of leadership may threaten the 'system' that has made the bank so successful. The teaching objectives are to display the advantages and drawbacks of management based on a strong personality and strong values in the face of major market changes.
Location:
Industry:
Size:
USD750 million assets
Other setting(s):
1984

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Abstract

Describes the history, management, and organization of an extremely successful bank holding company. The company has had a very charismatic chairman, has made MBAs bank presidents at very early ages, and has a long record of innovation. Now deregulation and a coming change of leadership may threaten the 'system' that has made the bank so successful. The teaching objectives are to display the advantages and drawbacks of management based on a strong personality and strong values in the face of major market changes.

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Location:
Industry:
Size:
USD750 million assets
Other setting(s):
1984

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