Having worked at a Fortune 200 company and been involved with numerous acquisitions and one major merger, the most difficult task in bringing two companies together is dealing with two distinct corporate cultures. Every company has it's own corporate culture, which usually stems from the personality of its leadership.
Fox News seems no different. The fact that Roger Ailes was forced out only weeks ago for sexual harassment; and, now Bill O'Reilly -- the network's "franchise" -- is forced out for the same reason speaks volumes as to the character and culture of this popular cable station. Add to this, the fact that a lesser known Fox News personality, Steve Doocy, was also caught up in the sexual harassment story, one can only wonder if this attitude towards women is somewhat pervasive at the network.
The fact that O'Reilly was discharged is a good thing. It sends a signal that even the network's top personality isn't protected when sexual harassment is involved. Thus, if there is a sexist culture alive at Fox News, cold water was just thrown all over it.
My only problem with this whole sad story is why it took so long to happen. Apparently, the Murdoch's took a "see no evil, hear no evil" stance while all this was taking place over the years. For this reason, some fans of Fox News may elect to stop watching the network altogether. Just my opinion.
References:
Fox News Confirms That Bill O'Reilly Won't Return to Air: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bill-oreilly-exits-fox-news-harassment-scandal-994675
6 More Women Allege That Roger Ailes Sexually Harassed Them: http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2016/07/six-more-women-allege-ailes-sexual-harassment.html
Outfoxed? Gretchen Carlson’s harassment suit against Fox News chairman Roger Ailes seems to catch the network flat-footed: http://www.politico.com/media/story/2016/07/outfoxed-004650
Fox News employees saw Steve Doocy sexually harass Gretchen Carlson: report: http://www.rawstory.com/2016/07/fox-news-employees-saw-gretchen-carlson-sexually-harassed-by-steve-doocy-report/
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