Publications
Publications
- October 1984 (Revised July 1988)
- HBS Case Collection
Mark Twain Bancshares, Inc.
Abstract
Describes the history, management, and organization of an extremely successful bank holding company. The company has had a very charismatic chairman, has made MBAs bank presidents at very early ages, and has a long record of innovation. Now deregulation and a coming change of leadership may threaten the "system" that has made the bank so successful. The teaching objectives are to display the advantages and drawbacks of management based on a strong personality and strong values in the face of major market changes.
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Citation
Badaracco, Joseph L., Jr. "Mark Twain Bancshares, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 385-178, October 1984. (Revised July 1988.)