Publications
Publications
- August 1998 (Revised October 1998)
- HBS Case Collection
Lark International Entertainment Ltd. (A)
By: Linda A. Hill and Jennifer Suesse
Abstract
Two HBS MBA's leave McKinsey and Morgan Stanley to become entrepreneurs in Hong Kong. Together they start up a cinema chain throughout Asia. This case describes the experiences of managing a team in their Wuhan, China cinema. Looks at the challenges of managing growth in an entrepreneurial venture in an emerging market; leading a multicultural team; and coping with headquarter-field relationships.
Keywords
Entrepreneurship; Problems and Challenges; Business Growth and Maturation; Business Startups; Emerging Markets; Leadership Style; Leadership; Groups and Teams; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Hong Kong; China; Asia
Citation
Hill, Linda A., and Jennifer Suesse. "Lark International Entertainment Ltd. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 499-023, August 1998. (Revised October 1998.)