Description: Venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz explain why they fine workers $10 per minute if they are late to a meeting with an entrepreneur. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Feb 06, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2013/02/07/t-andreessen-horowitz-fines.fortune/ Questions for Discussions: What does this policy say about the intended realtionship between the venture capital firm and… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2013
The Disney empire strikes back
Description: In addition to more details about new Star Wars movies, Disney reported strong sales and earnings. Other media firms are doing well too. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Feb 06, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/02/06/investing-buzz-disney-star-wars-profit.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Describe and explain the reasons for changes taking place at Disney’s business units. Do you think the… Read more »
Netflix’s Hastings Says Viewer Data Underpins Programming
Description: Netflix Inc. (NFLX) will test whether Machiavelli and math are a winning formula as the world’s largest subscription-video service debuts “House of Cards,” its most ambitious step yet into original online-TV programs. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Feb 01, 2013 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-01/machiavelli-meets-math-as-netflix-bets-on-original-shows.html Questions for Discussions: Describe the change in product strategy by Netflix? What are the… Read more »
Bye, Bye Big Burger? Diners Try to Cut Calories
Description: America’s romance with triple-decker, gooey cheese- and bacon-laden burgers is officially cooling. Not that we’re all noshing on baby carrots. Source: Businessweek.com Date: Feb 08, 2013 Link: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-02-08/bye-bye-big-burger-diners-try-to-cut-calories Questions for Discussions: How are consumer eating behaviors changing? What explains these changes? How have businesses responded? What are some innovations that might provide growth opportunities… Read more »
RIM Shot For Blackberry Maker
Description: Research in Motion’s… excuse me, Blackberry’s… attempts to become “cool” on Wednesday failed to impress investors. Source: Forbes.com Date: Feb 01, 2013 Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/mergermarket/2013/02/01/rim-shot-for-blackberry-maker/ Questions for Discussions: Do you agree with the view that BlackBerry is still searching for “cool” in order to compete against Apple and Android devices? Should Blackberry try the “uncool”… Read more »
Marissa Mayer’s Yahoo turnaround
Description: Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has already put her stamp on the company in a short time and has Yahoo’s revenue growing again Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Jan 29, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2013/01/29/t-yahoo-mayer-turnaround.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: How has Yahoo changed over the past few years? Do you think Marissa Mayer’s summation of the future… Read more »
BlackBerry 10’s Debut Fizzles as U.S. Buyers Left Waiting
Description: Even Alicia Keys couldn’t get investors excited about the debut of the newest BlackBerry. The smartphone maker formerly known as Research In Motion stumbled in its introduction of the BlackBerry 10 lineup yesterday, disappointing shareholders with the lack of a firm U.S. release date and setting a price that may be too high to… Read more »
Outsourcing to surge in 2013: study
Description: Love it or hate it, outsourcing is here to stay as a standard business practice. Source: SmartPlanet.com Date: Jan 28, 2013 Link: http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/bulletin/outsourcing-to-surge-in-2013-study/11466?tag=nl.e660&s_cid=e660 Questions for Discussions: Why is outsourcing popular? How does outsourcing relate to productivity? What are the risks and limits to outsourcing?
It’s time to switch off your mobile and set yourself free
Description: Experts have found an effective new formula for happiness – ditching the smartphone Source: Telegraph.co.uk Date: Jan 28, 2013 Link: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/9831913/Its-time-to-switch-off-your-mobile-and-set-yourself-free.html Questions for Discussions: What does this report suggest about the influence of technological devices like the Smartphone on personal management? Do you think the writer is on to something that will result in… Read more »
As Music Streaming Grows, Royalties Slow to a Trickle
Description: Like plenty of music fans, Sam Broe jumped at the chance to join Spotify two summers ago, and he hasn’t looked back. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Jan 28, 2013 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/29/business/media/streaming-shakes-up-music-industrys-model-for-royalties.html?ref=media&_r=0 Questions for Discussions: What does this article have to say about the royalties earned by artists? As small business people on the lower end… Read more »
