Description: There’s a really simple secret to happiness and greater productivity on the job. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: Sep 10, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2015/09/10/pf/working-too-hard/index.html?iid=hp-stack-dom Questions for Discussions: What are the highlights of the report? Why is there such a disconnect between what is recommended and what is in fact the normal work environment? How should managers deal… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Part 3 Management: Empowering People to Achieve Business Objectives
Disney bought $2.4 billion of its own stock during market freakout
Description: When Disney (DIS) and other media stocks crumbled last month, the home of Star Wars seized on the opportunity to buy back its stock at what looked like dirt cheap prices. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 11, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2015/09/11/investing/disney-bought-stock-media-espn-star-wars/index.html?iid=surge-stack-dom Questions for discussion: Explain Disney’s stock surge over the years? Does Disney… Read more »
Uber Wants To Conquer The World, But These Companies Are Fighting Back (Map)
Description: Ride-hailing apps are scrambling to grab market share as demographics shift and smartphones proliferate. Source: Forbes.com – video report Date: Sep 11, 2015 Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/liyanchen/2015/09/09/uber-wants-to-conquer-the-world-but-these-companies-are-fighting-back-map/ Questions for discussion: What does the report say about the global competition between ride sharing companies? How can any one of these firms differentiate themselves in the local marketplace?
This place has the highest minimum wage in America
Description: Emeryville, California has the highest minimum wage in the country at $14.44/hr. It will rise to $16 by 2019. CNNMoney’s Vanessa Yurkevich finds out how small businesses are making it work. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 03, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/economy/2015/09/03/highest-minimum-wage-america.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: According to the report, what are the consequences of… Read more »
Uber drivers get class-action status in lawsuit
Description: At issue is whether Uber drivers in California were misclassified as independent contractors. By not classifying drivers as employees, Uber saves money by not having to pay minimum wage or payroll taxes. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Sep 02, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1JyuWeW Questions for Discussions: What are the benefits to Uber if drivers… Read more »
The Cheap Phones Quietly Winning the U.S.
Description: China’s once-embattled ZTE almost doubled its share in 15 months Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Sep 03, 2015 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-09-03/zte-s-cheap-phones-quietly-winning-the-u-s- Questions for Discussions: Why are these devices making such headway into the U.S. marketplace? What does this trend suggest about the industry’s future?
Sharing Economy Goes Hyperlocal With a Growing Market for Household Items
Description: When vandals broke into Stephanie Ciancio’s Land Cruiser in 2014 and stole her car stereo, she did not have the time and money to replace it. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Sep 03, 2015 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/03/business/smallbusiness/sharing-economy-goes-hyperlocal-with-a-growing-market-for-household-items.html?ref=smallbusiness Questions for discussion: What are the reasons contributing to growth in the shared economy? How important is the price charged… Read more »
This CEO thinks listening is the most important leadership skill
Description: James E. Lillie, CEO of Jarden Corporation, which owns such beloved products as Ball jars and Crock Pots, tells Fortune’s Susie Gharib why listening to employees is the most important leadership skill. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: August 25, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1V7QMNE Questions for discussion: What does James E. Lillie say about leadership?… Read more »
CEO of Ashley Madison parent company stepping down
Description: Avid Life Media chief exec Noel Biderman quits amid hacking scandal. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: August 28, 2015 Link: http://fortune.com/2015/08/28/ashley-madison-ceo-steps-down/ Questions for Discussions: How much responsibility for this public relations fiasco do you believe lies with the management of the firm? Do you think the company will recover?
Why J.Crew Decided to Ditch High Fashion
Description: Mickey Drexler, J.Crew Group’s chief executive, keeps bringing up one word: “Heritage.” Source: Bloomberg.com Date: August 28, 2015 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-08-28/why-j-crew-decided-to-ditch-high-fashion Questions for Discussions: How is J. Crew management changing direction? Do you believe it will be successful?
