Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management CASE STUDY (20 Marks) This case is about the unique organization culture at Pixar Animation Studio (Pixar). Many analysts attributed Pixar's success to its unique culture marked by an informal approach toward work and its Human Resource (HR) policies that built a motivated and loyal employee base. The case highlights the company's hands-off management style coupled with an craftsman like nurturing of the creative process, which helped it become a benchmark against which the rest of the industry measured itself. After the acquisition of the Pixar by The Walt Disney Company, Pixar faced the cultural and HR management implications.

Answer the following question. Q1. Discuss the techniques adopted Pixar in creating and maintaining its unique organization culture. Q2. Debate the cultural and HR management implications to a company in the event of it being acquired by a larger entity.