Frederick W. Smith - The Entrepreneur who Created an Industry
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Case Details: |
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LDEN023 |
For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 300;
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ThemesCorporate Social Responsibility
Themes
Entrepreneurship |
| Case Length |
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15 Pages |
| Period |
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2003 |
| Pub Date |
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2003 |
| Teaching Note |
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Not Available |
| Organization |
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FedEx Corp. |
| Industry |
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Logistics |
| Countries |
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USA |
Abstract:
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This case discusses the entrepreneurial skills and visionary leadership of
Frederick W. Smith (Smith), the founder of FedEx Corporation (FedEx).
The case
examines his contribution in creating the express industry.
It details how Smith transformed FedEx from a loss making company to a $22.5 bn
logistics industry major by focusing on information technology, human resources
and globalization.
Finally, the case examines the nature of the criticism of
Smith's entrepreneurial and leadership style.
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Issues:
» Understand the role of an entrepreneur and a leader in creating a
start-up and transforming it into a global player and a leader in its industry.
Contents:
Keywords:
Entrepreneurial skills, visionary leadership, Frederick W.
Smith, founder, FedEx Corporation, FedEx, $22.5 bn, logistics, information
technology, human resources, globalization, leadership style.
Frederick W Smith-The Entrepreneur
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