Abstract

The case discusses the organizational culture of Netscape, one of the leading Web browser companies. The case discusses various aspects of the culture that contributed to the success of the company. In 1998, America Online acquired Netscape Communications. The case examines the post-merger culture at Netscape and the impact of the new culture on Netscape employees.

Learning Objectives

The case is structured to achieve the following Learning Objectives:

• Role of culture in the success of a software company, cultural problems after mergers.

Keywords

Organizational culture, Netscape, Web browser, culture ,1998, America Online, Netscape Communications, post-merger culture, Netscape, Netscape employees