Deborah Cadbury

The first of this two-part case, “Principled Capitalism”, analyses the unique values-based leadership practised for 186 years by the Cadbury owners, particularly how its strongly Quaker-inspired leaders developed a unique socially-engaged form of capitalism. Through the history of the Cadbury family, it describes the global development of the chocolate industry.

Published 27 Jul 2015

Reference 5986

Topic Family Business

Industry Food and Beverages Production

Region Europe

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The first of this two-part case, “Principled Capitalism”, analyses the unique values-based leadership practised for 186 years by the Cadbury owners, particularly how its strongly Quaker-inspired leaders developed a unique socially-engaged form of capitalism. Through the history of the Cadbury family, it describes the global development of the chocolate industry.

Published 27 Jul 2015

Reference 5986

Topic Family Business

Industry Food and Beverages Production

Region Europe

View case