Description: She quit her job at Ralph Lauren to focus on her dog’s career Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Sep 09, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/2bVqZKz Questions for Discussions: Explain the success of this business model. Do you think this concept could work with another animal or fashion?
Posts Categorized: Part 3 Management: Empowering People to Achieve Business Objectives
Technology is replacing jobs. Are you ready?
Description: WorkingNation highlights the trend of technology and globalization replacing jobs in diverse industries across the United States. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 01, 2016 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/economy/2016/09/01/technology-replacing-jobs-working-nation.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What does the report say about technology in the workplace? What advice is there for young workers?
Here’s a Look at Tim Cook’s 5 Years at the Helm of Apple
Description: And how they compare to the previous five under Steve Jobs Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Aug 25, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/2bw7FUa Questions for Discussions: What does the report say about Tim Cook? Do you think Apple management can repeat the growth performance created under Steve Jobs?
Life-saving drugs are getting more expensive
Description: The price of prescription drugs keeps rising, sparking consumer and political outrage. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Aug 26, 2016 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2016/08/26/drug-prices-rising.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Why were these drug makers able to raise prices so easily in the first place? Do you think these practices are unethical? How should prices be set?
Here’s a Look at Tim Cook’s 5 Years at the Helm of Apple
Description: And how they compare to the previous five under Steve Jobs Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Aug 25, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/2bw7FUa Questions for Discussions: What does the report say about Tim Cook? Do you think Apple management can repeat the growth performance created under Steve Jobs?
See the jumbo drone that will carries humans.
Description: See the jumbo drone that will carries humans. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Aug 18, 2016 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2016/01/08/ehang-human-drone-prototype.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: What do you think of this concept? To which group of users would you try to market this technology first?
These Companies Are Changing the World—and They’re Hiring
Description: Who doesn’t want a sense of purpose at work, these days? Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Aug 18, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/2aZr67n Questions for Discussions: What do you think of these firms and the work they do? Who would you want to work for and why?
Macy’s Is Closing 14% of its Stores
Description: Exact stores have not yet been announced. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Aug 11, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/2aNe9K9 Questions for Discussions: Why is Macy’s closing stores? How will this help the firm? Do you think their problems are an indication of developing problems for shopping malls? Can you suggest a way for Macy’s to… Read more »
One Cranky Rocker Takes on the Entire Online Streaming Music Business
Description: With a major class-action lawsuit against Spotify, David Lowery fights to change the modern music industry—and keep himself relevant Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Aug 10, 2016 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-camper-van-beethoven-vs-spotify/ Questions for discussion: What does the article say about changes happening in the music business? What sort of vision does David Lowery have for the industry?
Chipotle Just Hired Two Food Safety Experts
Description: As it continues to rebuild its image Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: May 11, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/1OnCkwu Questions for discussion: Do you think the new managers can help the firm deal with the public relations issues it faces? How much of the problem do you think can be rightfully “blamed” on small agricultural… Read more »
