Considering a career Aristotle Onassis and his creation of one of the largest shipping companies in the world between 1945 and 1973. Examines the role of ethnic and family networks in the Greek shipping and how Onassis was able to get into the system, although the outsider. Looks at the role of Onassis' as a strategic innovator in the FOC and supertankers. Analyzes the dynamics of competitive advantage in the delivery, and the strengths and weaknesses of the family firm. End with the death of her only son Onassis "in 1973, and the vacuum in a row." Hide
by Jeffrey J. Jones, Paul Gomopoulos Source: Harvard Business School 20 pages. Publication Date: May 23, 2005. Prod. #: 805141 -PDF-ENG
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