Subject category:
Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Published by:
Harvard Business Publishing
Version: 18 July 2005
Length: 22 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract
Greg Dyke, the new Director General of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) must decide whether to extend an already ambitious change effort at the world's largest public service broadcaster. The initial results of the effort are very positive: audience numbers are up, overhead costs are significantly reduced, and the organization has reduced management layers to bring the BBC closer to its viewers. However, employees say they do not feel their views are heard and feel that there is little co-operation between members of different divisions. Dyke wonders what more, if anything, can be done to address these other problems and unlock the unrealized creative potential he feels exists within the BBC. As the leader of an organization with a public service mandate but private sector competition, what can Dyke do to boost morale and creativity while satisfying his multiple constituencies?
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USD4,950 million revenues, 25,000 employees
Other setting(s):
2000-2001
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Abstract
Greg Dyke, the new Director General of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) must decide whether to extend an already ambitious change effort at the world's largest public service broadcaster. The initial results of the effort are very positive: audience numbers are up, overhead costs are significantly reduced, and the organization has reduced management layers to bring the BBC closer to its viewers. However, employees say they do not feel their views are heard and feel that there is little co-operation between members of different divisions. Dyke wonders what more, if anything, can be done to address these other problems and unlock the unrealized creative potential he feels exists within the BBC. As the leader of an organization with a public service mandate but private sector competition, what can Dyke do to boost morale and creativity while satisfying his multiple constituencies?
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Location:
Industries:
Size:
USD4,950 million revenues, 25,000 employees
Other setting(s):
2000-2001