Disney Staffers March Outside HQ

The transcript discusses a recent employee walkout at Disney, sparked by dissatisfaction with CEO Bob Chapek's initial lack of response to a controversial bill. Chapek has since apologized and taken corrective actions, including a global listening tour and opposing a similar Texas order. Speculation surrounds Chapek's future, with comparisons to his predecessor Bob Iger, who had stronger relationships with talent. Iger's early stance against the bill influenced Disney's eventual position, highlighting tensions between the two leaders.

What was the main reason for the Disney employee walkout?

• To protest against long working hours

• To express strong feelings about a specific issue

• To demand higher wages

• To support a new company policy

How did Bob Chapek initially handle the situation?

• He immediately took a public stance

• He ignored the issue completely

• He made a mistake by not taking a position initially

• He supported the employee walkout from the start

What action did Bob Chapek take to address employee concerns?

• He introduced new company policies

• He reduced working hours

• He organized a global listening tour

• He increased employee salaries

What is one of the challenges Bob Chapek faces compared to his predecessor?

• He is perceived as a stronger people person

• He lacks the relationships with talent that Bob Iger had

• He has a stronger relationship with talent

• He is more experienced in handling employee issues

What was Bob Iger's stance on the bill compared to Disney's initial response?

• He followed Disney's initial response

• He came out against the bill early on

• He remained neutral

• He supported the bill