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Disney functions in a top-down atmosphere where the executives set the tone of the work place and Pixar is accustomed to a bottom-up strategy in which all team players have an immediate impact on the culture of the organization. If Disney acquires Pixar, it is crucial for Bob Iger to allow a reasonable amount of autonomy to Pixar. If he doesn’t act to retain talent, he could potentially lose “the most expensive computers ever sold”, as noted by Lawrence Haverty in the Disney article. Decreased morale and misplaced identity are two major challenges Iger could potentially face with the Pixar acquisition. This could lead to a loss of talent and decrease in quality efficiency. Iger should meet this challenge with transformational leadership. He should identify and play to the core values of his associates. The company as a whole could benefit from a culture that combines elements of inclusion from Pixar’s background with elements of diversity from Disney’s background. I would also suggest seeking advice from an expert to protect the costly acquisition

You usually don't get to get too close to Disney and Pixar like that unless you're a celebrity or you're somebody on the inside or you know somebody. A lot of the journeyman work is done with a loop group, and they pick up different characters. Friends of mine do that, and they do great.

Pixar has a very interesting early history. It began in 1979 as the Graphics Group, which was one third of the Computer Division of Lucasfilm[->0]. After moving to Lucasfilm, they worked on creating the precursor to RenderMan[->1], called REYES, meaning "renders everything you ever saw" and developed a number of critical technologies, including "particle effects" and various animation tools.

The goals of mergers range from reducing the number of competitors, to access of new products (Belcourt et al., p 330). Statistics show that 80% of new product developments fail (Howells, 2011), partly due to challenges and conflicts with human resources functions. Mergers and acquisitions are the fastest way to enter new markets. “It is estimated that 1/3 of all mergers fail due to faulty integration of diverse operations and cultures,” (Chhinzer, 2013). Therefore, the success of a merger or acquisition lies in the ability to guide, motivate, retain, and effectively use

I would like to start out by saying that I am a huge fan of Pixar , that being said I might be a little one sided to this essay. I liked how Marti started off the first paragraph my introducing the movie, and the main idea of the movie. I also enjoyed how the second paragraph started by telling the story of the movie. I think that it is was important to know the story that the writer is talking about, although I have seen the movie many people might not have. I enjoyed this essays point on how this movie is attention grabbing to all ages. Many would assume that since this is a cartoon, that it is mainly for children's enjoyment, but that is not the case. Marti talks about how in the movie there is a scene wear dogs get together at a table which

The wonderful world of Disney is synonymous with fairy tales, adventure, and happily ever after. Disney makes dreams come true and makes us wish upon a star. And apart from its entertaining purposes, the world of Disney is a learning medium in which kids can learn about ethics, values and self-image. The world of Disney over time has become a persuasive form in which children can learn about the world around them. However, The world of Disney teaches messages to children that exceed the boundaries of childhood culture. Many of Disney movies and television shows portray people of color in stereotypical fashion and its attempt in diversity exemplifies the ideals of colorblindness.

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A prospective purchase of Pixar would bring numerous benefits for Disney. For starters, acquiring Pixar, the undisputed leader in computer animation, would give Disney a leg up on other studios as the animations industry transitions away from traditional animation. Maintaining a lead in the animated film industry was of vital importance to Disney not only “because animated films generated the highest returns of all movie genres”, but also because the characters from the animated films itself were integral to the bottom line of Disney’s theme park and consumer products divisions. Also, by acquiring Pixar, Disney ensured that its competitors would not be acquiring Pixar; in effect playing keep away and preventing its competitors from acquiring an advantage. An added benefit of acquiring Pixar would be that it would allow Disney to incorporate two visionaries, Steve Jobs and John Lasseter, into the company. With the benefit of hindsight, this was probably the most fruitful aspect of the deal because, with Lasseter at the helm, Disney Animation has been able to produce hits such as Frozen and Tangled,

I’ve been a fan of Pixar since I was a little a kid, I grew up watching their movies and Toy Story has always been a personal favorite of mine. Therefore, I decided to tackle the Toy Story movie that never was. I was surprised, when I first started researching Pixar and started watching a detailed The History of Pixar video, that Woody’s original character was supposed to have an edgier personality then the jealous, but large hearted Cowboy we all know and love.

Pixar Animation Studios is an Academy Award ®-winning computer animation studio with the technical, creative and production capabilities to create a new generation of animated feature films, merchandise and other related products. Pixar 's objective is to combine proprietary technology and world-class creative talent to develop computer-animated feature films with memorable characters and heartwarming stories that appeal to audiences of all ages.

On January 10, 2000, one of the largest, most powerful mergers was announced to the world. Media giant Time Warner will join forces with the Internet superstar, America on Line. The $183 billion dollar deal is the biggest in history. In the recent past, there has been a wave of merger-mania, both in the United States and in Europe. The merger of the Millennium is between America on Line and Time Warner. The AOL Time Warner deal represents the joining of the Old Media with the New Media. Not only is it a marriage of different approaches, the two CEO's are very diverse individuals. The two companies are quite different, in nearly every aspect. Some of the divisions of Time Warner have been around since the 1920's,

Careful thinking about what it means for an acquisition to succeed, coupled with an analysis of why deals fail, can lead to some practical advice for managers, thus helping them to develop a more refined view. More specifically, in order for acquisitions to pay off, they ought to pass four tests. I describe the tests below, showing how each offers a way to head off common sources of merger malfunction.

Stereotypes are generalizations and overgeneralizations about the member of a group; sometimes being positive, more often negative, having a resistance to change (Ziebarth, 2009). “The Disney organization does not create the stereotypes, they simply reflect them” (What about Women in Disney Movies?, 2008). Disney movies, however, are filled with stereotypes, ranging from social stereotypes to racial stereotypes. Although Disney movies are filled with an abundant amount of different stereotypes, the most common stereotypes seen in Disney movies are gender stereotypes.

In May of 1991, Pixar came upon an agreement with Walt Disney Pictures to develop and produce three computer animated films to be distributed by Disney Films. In February of 1997, Pixar entered into a co-production agreement with Disney, in which Pixar agreed to produce five STORY, FINDING NEMO, THE INCREDIBLES, and CARS. TOY STORY 2 came out in November of 1999. RATTOUILLE was added to the agreement in January of 2006. On January 24, 2006, Pixar came to an agreement with Walt Disney Pictures to merge the two companies. This deal

This work includes the analysis of external environment which have an influence on The Walt Disney Company. External environment includes political, economic, social and technological factors. This analysis will help to choose valuable strategic decisions, which may be