Disney, uncontested, is the most famous and the most recognized name in the entertainment theme parks industry in the world. Walt Elisa Disney concept of self-contained work groups, dated back in the 1920's, was the start toward the beginning of a successful organization. Walt Elisa Disney’s concept toward its organizations’ behavior launched a trend that shaped the look of Walt Disney entertainment theme parks around the globe. The concept itself forces competing amusement parks to change its image in which, entertainment theme parks became a trend. A large part of Disney success is not losing its sense of purpose brought to life by its founder Walt Elisa Disney. In my research of Disney, I will show how a …show more content…
The culture of Disney, it captures people dreams and imaginations by bringing them to life. The theory of real-life imaginations coming to reality reminds me of a well-known philosopher by the name of Renee Descartes. “Renee Descartes was a French mathematician, philosopher, and physiologist that we owe the first systematic account of the mind/body relationship” (Robert H. Wozniak, 1992), in addition, Renee Descartes is better known for his statement, I am thinking therefore I exist.
The theory behind the culture of Disney, I believe, has much to do with Walt Elisa Disney theory of bringing to life fictional characters of his imaginations and dreams. Before venturing into the intrinsic parts of what motivates employees at Walt Disney’s theme parks around the globe, let us find out about the culture of the organization. The best place to start, let us learn a little about the man who started it all, Walt Elias …show more content…
This hobby was due to Walt’s environment he was raised in, the countryside of Marceline, Missouri. When Walt became a teen he took a job with is uncle working on the railroad, “selling newspapers, popcorn, and sodas to travelers (Just Disney.com, 2002, p2 Para 3). This is where Walt developed a passion for building train sets, and in doing so, Walt would often reflect on the time working on the railroad. He would reminisce of the freedom he felt being on those trains (Just Disney.com, 2002). Walter began expanding his interest and talents; he would divide his time between drawing and photography. At night Walt would attend the “Academy of Fine Arts” (Just Disney.com, 2002, p 2 Para 5), there is where he would advance his skills as an artist, and better understand his