Hollinger International: The Lord Black Saga
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This case study was compiled from published sources, and is intended to be used as a basis for class discussion. It is not intended to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situation. Nor is it a primary information source.
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Case Details: |
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| Case Code |
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BECG053 |
For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 400 ;
For delivery through courier (within India): Rs. 400 + Rs. 25 for Shipping & Handling Charges
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| Case Length |
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15 Pages |
| Period |
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1999 - 2005 |
| Pub. Date |
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2005 |
| Teaching Note |
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Available |
| Organization |
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Hollinger International Inc. |
| Industry |
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Publishing |
| Countries |
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Canada, US, and UK |
Abstract:
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"Hollinger International - The Lord Black Saga" looks at the troubles at
Hollinger International Inc. (HII), a large publishing house which owned
several newspaper publications across the world like The Telegraph, The
National Post, Sidney Morning Herald, Chicago Sun-Times.
From 2001
onwards, there were a series of accusations of fraud, investigations, and
lawsuits filed against HII's top executives.
The case deals with issues
like personal greed, regulatory loopholes and failed internal controls
that were responsible for a series of frauds committed by Black and his
associates. The importance of corporate governance, shareholder activism
and regulatory policies are also highlighted in this case.
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Issues:
» Factors that lead to frauds being committed by top executives in a company
» Importance of corporate governance policies, board management and internal controls in an increasingly globalized business environment
Contents:
Keywords:
Corporate governance, Internal audit, Accounting, Ethics, Hollinger
International Inc., Tweedy Browne & Co., Conrad Black, Canada, USA, UK,
British newspaper, Publishing, Newspaper, Fraud, Ravelston, Argus, Board
composition, Shareholder activism, Executive pay, David Radler, The
Telegraph, The National Post, Sidney Morning Herald and Chicago
Sun-Times
Hollinger International: The Lord Black Saga
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