People Express Airlines

Authors: Eisenmann, Thomas R.; Barley, Lauren
Source: Harvard Business School
Year: 2012
Company Name: People Express Airlines
Number of pages: 17

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Abstract:

Recounts the history of People Express Airlines, which grew rapidly after its inception in 1980 then failed spectacularly in 1986. Profiles People's aggressive strategy and its distinctive approach to human resource management, which emphasized job rotation and minimal hierarchy.