"A Mighty Mouse"
IntroductionWhen Walt Disney formed his company in the 1920s, he was hoping to sell cartoons and comic strips to magazines. He even dabbled in animation during a time when no one else could see its appeal. It is doubtful, however, that even the dreamer in Disney could envision that his company would grow into a multi-billion dollar conglomerate, with worldwide interests in virtually every aspect of communications. To understand the structure of a conglomerate such as the Walt Disney Company, a consumer can read the corporation's annual report. Typically, the report includes financial data and a message to stockholders reviewing the past year and looking forward to the next. Go to the Internet to read the latest annual report of The Walt Disney Company to see first-hand the inner workings of a huge conglomerate.
Destination Title: The Walt Disney Company: About Disney
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