Subject category:
Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
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INSEAD
Length: 27 pages
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Abstract
Larry Ellison - fact or fiction? Although he is a tremendously successful entrepreneur and founder of Oracle, it is sometimes hard to decipher the rationale behind his decisions and behaviour. This case study explores Ellison''s ''inner theatre'', the life experiences that shaped his character. It is a study of the strength and weaknesses of a larger-than-life leader, giving insights into the dark side of entrepreneurship, succession in entrepreneurial organisations, and the role of top executives in this kind of organisation. Students will have the opportunity to explore: (1) the life experiences and character development of a powerful entrepreneur, and how this effects his organisation; (2) the corporate culture in an entrepreneurial firm; (3) leadership succession - after Larry, le deluge?; (4) effective executive role constellations - balancing the founder''s strengths and weaknesses; and (5) narcissistic leadership - an advantage or a handicap?
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Abstract
Larry Ellison - fact or fiction? Although he is a tremendously successful entrepreneur and founder of Oracle, it is sometimes hard to decipher the rationale behind his decisions and behaviour. This case study explores Ellison''s ''inner theatre'', the life experiences that shaped his character. It is a study of the strength and weaknesses of a larger-than-life leader, giving insights into the dark side of entrepreneurship, succession in entrepreneurial organisations, and the role of top executives in this kind of organisation. Students will have the opportunity to explore: (1) the life experiences and character development of a powerful entrepreneur, and how this effects his organisation; (2) the corporate culture in an entrepreneurial firm; (3) leadership succession - after Larry, le deluge?; (4) effective executive role constellations - balancing the founder''s strengths and weaknesses; and (5) narcissistic leadership - an advantage or a handicap?