Team Written HBS Study Write-Up - Walt Disney Studios Questions/Analyses: In your view, is Disney Studios pursuing
Question:
Team Written HBS Study Write-Up - Walt Disney Studios
Questions/Analyses:
In your view, is Disney Studios pursuing the right number of tentpoles as well as the right mix of new versus existing properties? And is it right to enlist the help of financing partners? Would you change anything to the current strategy?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of betting on tentpole films?
How would you characterize the film development and marketing process at Disney Studios? What are the different stages? And, how can risk be minimized -- and the odds of success be maximized -- throughout the process?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a structure with multiple 'labels' or 'sub-studios' as Disney has, as opposed to one central studio being responsible for the entire film output?
How would you describe the culture at Disney studios?
Strategic Management and Competitive Advantage Concepts and Cases
ISBN: 978-0133127409
5th edition
Authors: Jay B. Barney, William Hesterly