Case Study 13.1: Monsanto Company (CHAPTER 13, PAGE 392)

Case Questions

1. Describe how Monsanto became so powerful in the chemical and agricultural biotechnology industry.

2. Describe how Monsanto uses organizational power.

3. What sort of power do environmentalists and other activists hold in their fight against Monsanto's policies? Where does it come from? How can they best use or increase their power?

4. Describe Monsanto as an example of revolving door politics and the way it gives the company additional organizational power.