Chen Feng and three others started Hainan Airlines in China during the historical transformation and privatization of the civil aviation industry. From a small loan from the local province in 1992, Chairman Chen built by the conglomerate, which, in 2003, owned by airlines, hotels, airports, travel agencies, insurance companies, and department stores. Despite its many successes, including being the first airline in China to attract foreign capital, the company faces many challenges as the business and corporate levels. Was the increase in the width of a distraction for the airline business or a path to competitive advantage? Looking ahead, what should be the priorities of Chen? "Hide
by Cynthia A. Montgomery, Carole A. Winkler Source: Harvard Business School 38 pages. Publication Date: 04 May 2005. Prod. #: 705426-PDF-ENG
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