Oprah Winfrey - The Story of an Entrepreneur

            
 
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Case Code : LDEN006 For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 300;
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Themes

Corporate Social Responsibility

Themes

Woman Entrepreneurs

Case Length : 14 Pages
Period : 1957-2000
Pub Date : 2002
Teaching Note : Not Available
Organization : Infosys
Industry : Media and Entertainment
Countries : Japan

Abstract:

The case examines the entrepreneurial skills of Oprah Winfrey, Chairman of the Harpo group of companies and the world's most successful television talk show host. Oprah's childhood, her interests, and her entry into the media world are explored in detail.

The case discusses how Oprah, 'with her skill of soothing souls,' became one of the richest women and most influential personalities in the (US and many other parts of the world). The case also talks of the Harpo group's entry into various businesses and comments on Oprah's role in each of them. Oprah's philanthropic ventures are also explored.

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Issues:

»  Importance of personal and interpersonal skills for building a business empire

Contents:

  Page No.
The Mad Cow Controversy - A Talk Show Queen in Trouble 1
Oprah's 'Rags To Riches' Journey 2
The Oprah/Harpo Empire 4
Oprah - The Entreprenuer 6
Oprah - Serving the People 9
The Other Side of Oprah? 10
The Show Goes On 10
Exhibits 12

Keywords:

Entrepreneurial skills, Oprah Winfrey, Chairman, Harpo, group of companies, world, most successful, television, show host, Oprah, childhood, interests, soothing souls, richest women, influential personalities, US, philanthropic.

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