Description: The fast-food company will now list fat-free milk, low-fat chocolate milk, and apple juice on the children’s menu. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: March 10, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1Mpgzee Questions for Discussions: How have fast food restaurants responded to trends towards healthier eating? Do you think these efforts are socially responsible enough to reduce… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Part 3 Management: Empowering People to Achieve Business Objectives
Ice Cream as Health Food? This Bar Comes Close
Description: Michael Shoretz of Enlightened ice cream, which had sales of more than $4 million last year. Source: NYTimes.com Date: March 04, 2015 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/05/business/smallbusiness/ice-cream-as-health-food-this-bar-comes-close.html?ref=smallbusiness Questions for discussion: Do you think this product will be successful in terms of wider sales and distribution? Who is the target customer, in your opinion? How would you market… Read more »
Gyms, wellness providers capitalize on corporate kick for fitness
Description: IOWA CITY — Six months ago, Adam Means shifted the business model at his downtown gym, Iowa City Fitness. Source: TheGazette.com Date: March 08, 2015 Link: http://thegazette.com/subject/news/gyms-wellness-providers-capitalize-on-corporate-kick-for-fitness-20150308 Questions for Discussions: How can wellness programs benefit employees and employers? How can leadership within the firm affect participation? What other benefits can arise from this leadership… Read more »
Pebble Time Kickstarter campaign raises more than US$4 million in three hours
Description: The first smartwatch developed by Pebble Technology Corp. had one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns ever, and now the company behind the trailblazing wearable device is back with the Pebble Time and a new pre-sale campaign that managed to raise US$4-million in only three hours, and US$1-million in just 31 minutes on Tuesday, making it… Read more »
Instagram Will Top 100 Million US Users by 2018
Description: Now bigger than Twitter, Instagram is still growing fastest among US social network users – See more at: Source: eMarketer.com Date: March 04, 2015 Link: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Instagram-Will-Top-100-Million-US-Users-by-2018/1012148/3#sthash.tI5ehyYX.dpuf Questions for discussion: Why is Instagram growing so rapidly amongst younger users? Do you think the appeal will eventually include an older demographic? What does this trend mean… Read more »
When ‘Shark Tank’ deals fall apart: Why some entrepreneurs walk away when the cameras stop rolling
Description: NEW YORK — With the cameras rolling, Daniel and Stephanie Rensing accepted an offer from a Shark Tank investor. But after they had time to think about it, they changed their minds. Source: FinancialPost.com Date: Feb 27, 2015 Link: http://business.financialpost.com/2015/02/27/when-shark-tank-deals-fall-apart-why-some-entrepreneurs-walk-away-when-the-cameras-stop-rolling/?__lsa=7a93-d933 Questions for discussion: What are the primary benefits sought by entrepreneurs on this show?… Read more »
10 signs your boss is toxic
Description: The new boss proved an able negotiator, winning himself an outsize compensation and benefits package. Source: WashingtonPost.com/Journalnow.com Date: Feb 27, 2015 Link: http://www.journalnow.com/business/business_news/national_international/signs-your-boss-is-toxic/article_4dfb40e8-bef2-11e4-b8cb-6bde596522d1.html Questions for Discussions: What are the telling signs of a “toxic boss”? What can be done about it, according to the article? What would you do if you worked for a… Read more »
Target’s quarterly profit jumps as holiday sales grow
Description: Results suggest the retailer has moved firmly past a damaging breach of consumer data. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Feb 25, 2015 Link: http://fortune.com/2015/02/25/target-strong-sales-profit/ Questions for Discussions: Summarize the key challenges facing Target management, based on the information presented in the three video clips. Do you think management is on the right track?
Honda’s CEO stepping down
Description: Honda CEO Takanobu Ito will step aside in June. The automaker has been struggling after a massive recall over faulty airbags and poor sales. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Feb 23, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2015/02/23/honda-ceo-steps-down.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Do you think the CEO should take the blame for the problems the company faced? How… Read more »
5 jobs that robots already have taken
Description: Artificial intelligence, robotics and new disruptive technology are challenging white-collar professions that previously seemed invulnerable. Source: Fortune.com Date: Feb 25, 2015 Link: http://fortune.com/2015/02/25/5-jobs-that-robots-already-are-taking/ Questions for discussion: What does this report have to say about the future design of work and the skills required? What are the consequences for management and the workforce?
