John Galliano: Defiant Success (B)
The company Christian Dior decided to break definitively with John Galliano, accused of going on an anti-Semitic rant. A short video posted on the website of The Sun was what tipped the scale. The video stigmatized Galliano - who was famous among Hollywood celebrities and in the fashion world - as an anti-Semite. Natalie Portman, a Jewish American Oscar-winning actress, stated that she was disgusted after watching the video
Collection: IESE (España)
Ref: DPO-288-E
Format: PDF
Number of pages: 2
Publication Date: Oct 7, 2013
Language: English, Spanish
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Description
The company Christian Dior decided to break definitively with John Galliano, accused of going on an anti-Semitic rant. A short video posted on the website of The Sun was what tipped the scale. The video stigmatized Galliano - who was famous among Hollywood celebrities and in the fashion world - as an anti-Semite. Natalie Portman, a Jewish American Oscar-winning actress, stated that she was disgusted after watching the video
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Year: 2011-2013
Geographic Setting: Francia
Learning Objective
This case is suited to MBA fashion programs, though it can be discussed in any general management program. The teaching objective of this four-part case focuses on managing "stars" and the ethical responsibility of the companies in which they work toward developing their potential or, worst case scenario, where they self-destruct
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