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Before answering the questions though, take a moment and look at the similarities between IAC and Procter & Gamble. Make sure you draw a comparison between the two companies when doing this exercise. Are there other companies that operate in a similar way?
Questions:
- In what ways did Whitman's characteristics provided strategic leadership at eBay?
- How is Whitman appropriate for a top management team?
- What do you think would be Whitman's approach to human capital?
- How important is social capital to the success of eBay?
- With Whitman at the helm, describe eBay's organisational culture. Is there evidence of an entrepreneurial mind-set?
Explanation & Answer
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Running head: MEG WHITMAN AND eBay
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Meg Whitman and eBay
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IAC and Procter and Gamble are successful companies that have thrived under real
leadership and management. They both rose from a low level to a position they could compete
internationally. Under the leadership and skills of Meg Whitman, customers and workforce were
highly valued, and this created a smooth flow of activities and good working relationships.
Whitman's characteristics and strategic leadership on eBay
Strategic leadership is essential for the growth of any organization. It is widely dependent
on the features of the administration. For eBay, Meg Whitman characteristics shaped its strategic
direction, first Meg hired well by looking for the right person to fill a position. With its fast
growth, eBay kept on upgrading its management team sufficiently to manage it so that it
remained intact. Meg would fill a position repeatedly until a right person to fill it would be found
(Whitman & Hamilton, 2010). Whitman was hard working and appreciated all the employees for
the roles they played; this...