Homework: Case Analysis
The facts, evidence, and recommendations in your case analysis should be based only on the information provided in the case, rather than your knowledge of the company and its activities "in real life". That is, for the purpose of this analysis, I am not interested in what a company actually did, how successful a particular decision turned out to be for a company, etc., as my intent here is to see how you evaluate and work through a particular challenge given the knowledge you develop in the course.
The case analysis should be no more than 3 pages, single or double-spaced.
For this case, please focus only on answering the following questions in your written reply.
• As a member of senior management of Disney in 2006, should Disney acquire Pixar?
- Provide arguments for and against this position
• As a shareholder of Pixar in 2006, should Pixar agree to be sold to Disney?
- Provide arguments for and against this position
• What are Disney's alternatives to the acquisition?
• What are Pixar's alternatives to the acquisition?
• Based on your analysis, would you have predicted that the acquisition would be successful? Why or why not?
• Consider the following article with respect to Disney's recent plans regarding the launch of its new Disney+ streaming service.
How does Disney's initial decision to purchase Pixar fit into the subsequent steps taken as part of a long range strategy towards Disney+? Include in your answer an analysis on the strategic and corporate strategy implemented by Bob Iger to reach this pivot point in Disney's history.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Attachment:- Case.rar