Trouble in the 'Magic Kingdom': Governance Problems at Disney
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Case Details: |
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| Case Code |
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BECG038 |
For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 300;
For delivery through courier (within India): Rs. 300 + Rs. 25 for Shipping & Handling Charges
ThemesCoporate Governance |
| Case Length |
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12 Pages |
| Period |
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1995 - 2004 |
| Pub. Date |
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2004 |
| Teaching Note |
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Available |
| Organization |
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Walt Disney Co. |
| Industry |
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Media & Entertainment |
| Countries |
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USA |
Abstract:
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The case discusses the governance problems at Disney. In late 2003, Roy Disney and Stanley Gold, both of whom were directors at the company resigned from the board in protest against the bad governance practices at Disney. They alleged that CEO Michael Eisner ran the company like a 'personal fiefdom' and that the board was only a rubber stamp to his decisions. The case looks into this allegation and studies a few instances which support the fact that Disney did not conform to the principles of good corporate governance. It also discusses the future of Disney in the context of the allegations of bad governance and the bid by Roy and Gold to oust Eisner from the company and install a new board.
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Issues:
» Practices at a major media conglomerate
» Importance of good governance to maximize shareholder benefit, especially in large companies
» Implementation of new governance norms at a large media company and the credibility of these norms
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Keywords:
Governance problems, Disney, 2003, Roy Disney, Stanley Gold, directors, bad, governance practices, CEO, Michael Eisner, personal fiefdom, rubber stamp, conform, future
Trouble in the 'Magic Kingdom': Governance Problems at Disney
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