Bonnier Group: Sweden's Leading Family Owned Business


Bonnier Group: Sweden's Leading Family Owned Business
Case Code: BSTR238
Case Length: 18 Pages
Period: 1990-2006
Pub Date: 2006
Teaching Note: Not Available
 Price: Rs.400
Organization: Bonnier AB
Industry: Media, Entertainment and Gaming
Countries: Sweden
Themes: Family-Owned Business, Corporate Governance
Bonnier Group: Sweden's Leading Family Owned Business
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Abstract

The case discusses some of the unique governance and control practices of Sweden based Bonnier Group. The Group was founded over two centuries ago and has been recognized globally as a well-managed family-owned business. Dynamic leaders in each generation, strong culture and values helped the family stay together while maintaining their control over the Group's businesses.
As the Bonnier family moved into the sixth generation, the Group had adopted a more professional and transparent approach to governance. The case examines the growth of Bonnier Group over the decades and highlights the best practices in managing a family-owned business.

Issues

The case is structured to achieve the following teaching objectives

  • Study the best practices in managing a family-owned business
  • Evaluate the importance of culture, values and leadership in managing a family owned business successfully
  • Examine the importance of good governance and control in bringing transparency to the operations of family owned business

Contents

Keywords

Bonnier Group, Family-Owned Business, Governance Structure, Control System, Culture, Values, Transparency, Family Business as a Heirloom, Bonnier Family Foundation, Ownership Philosophy, Professional Management, Bonnier Group Family Tree, Organization Structure, Family-Owned Businesses in Europe

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