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Aristotle Onassis and the Greek Shipping Industry
Case
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Reference no. 9-805-141
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Geoffrey G Jones (Harvard Business School); Paul Gomopoulos (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2005
Version: 5 December 2022
Revision date: 12-Dec-2022
Length: 22 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Angel financing; Business history; Career advancement; Career changes; Community development; Competitive advantage; Cross-functional management; Family businesses; Geographic analysis; Incubators; Innovation; International business; Market segmentation; Professional networks; Social security
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Abstract

Examines the career of Aristotle Onassis and his creation of one of the world's largest shipping companies between 1945 and 1973. Explores the role of ethnic and family networks in Greek shipping and how Onassis was able to penetrate this system despite being an outsider. Looks at Onassis' role as a strategic innovator in flags of convenience and supertankers. Examines the dynamics of competitive advantage in shipping, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of family-owned firms. Ends with the death of Onassis' only son in 1973 and the resulting vacuum in succession.
Location:
Greece
Industries:
Apparel accessories; Shipping industry
Other setting(s):
1906-1973
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Aristotle Onassis and the Greek Shipping Industry
Teaching note
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Reference no. 5-823-087
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Geoffrey G Jones (Harvard Business School); Melanie Sheehan (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2023
Version: 10 February 2023
Length: 14 pages
Data source: Published sources
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Abstract

Examines the career of Aristotle Onassis and his creation of one of the world's largest shipping companies between 1945 and 1973. Explores the role of ethnic and family networks in Greek shipping and how Onassis was able to penetrate this system despite being an outsider. Looks at Onassis' role as a strategic innovator in flags of convenience and supertankers. Examines the dynamics of competitive advantage in shipping, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of family-owned firms. Ends with the death of Onassis' only son in 1973 and the resulting vacuum in succession.

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Location:
Greece
Industries:
Apparel accessories; Shipping industry
Other setting(s):
1906-1973

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Thumbnail image for product with reference number 5-823-087
Aristotle Onassis and the Greek Shipping Industry
Teaching note
-
Reference no. 5-823-087
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Geoffrey G Jones (Harvard Business School); Melanie Sheehan (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2023
Version: 10 February 2023
Length: 14 pages
Data source: Published sources
View full details