Is the Daily Deals Business Model a Dud?

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Description: Lerer Ventures’ Eric Hippeau discusses the ouster of Groupon CEO Andrew Mason with Deirdre Bolton on Bloomberg Television’s “Money Moves.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Source: Bloomberg.com – video report

Date: Mar 01, 2013

Link: http://bloom.bg/XfvzFM#ooid=RhbmxyOTomASPPAFWyusRDsGacaBx_Au

Questions for Discussions:

  • What does this report say about the relationship between the CEO and the Board of Directors?
  • Is Groupon a victim of “uncontrollable growth”?
  • How can managers control the firm’s operations as it expands globally?

 

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