Description: Interview with CEO Andres Gluski and perspectives on the electricity generating business around the word. Source: BNN.ca – video report Date: Aug 21, 2014 Link: http://www.bnn.ca/Video/player.aspx?vid=429528 Questions for Discussions: Summarize the electricity generating business as described by Andres Gluski. Has the firm performed well from an investor’s point of view? What risks are associated… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Part 3 Management: Empowering People to Achieve Business Objectives
Lego’s domination, brick by brick
Description: Lego’s Chief Financial Officer explains how movie franchises and new markets have helped Lego become the world’s biggest toymaker. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 04, 2014 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2014/09/04/lego-world-dominatin-brick-by-brick.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: How is Lego able to leverage itself as a global toy maker? Where is the growth for this firm? Should Lego… Read more »
Starbucks to test new store designs
Description: Starbucks announced it will introduce two types of retail locations. An upscale roastery and tasting room for its rare Starbucks Reserve line, and smaller, alternative stores for speed and convenience. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Sep 05, 2014 Link: http://for.tn/WmfXTc Questions for Discussions: Describe and explain Starbucks’ new strategies. Do you think they… Read more »
Have We Reached Peak Burger?
Description: For most of its history, the fast-food business in the U.S. has been characterized by rapid and dependable growth. Source: Businessweek.com Date: Sep 04, 2014 Link: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-09-04/fast-food-chains-growth-in-u-dot-s-dot-may-have-peaked#r=hpt-tout Questions for Discussions: What does the article say about trends in the industry? Do you agree? How should management respond?
Meet the guy with 5 million LP records
Description: Meet Zero Freitas, a Brazilian millionaire and avid vinyl collector who has amassed over 5 million unwanted LPs over the years … more than anyone else in the world. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: August 29, 2014 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2014/08/29/brazil-largest-vinyl-record-collection-sao-paulo.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: How well does Zero Freitas match the traditional profile of an… Read more »
Russia closes flagship Moscow McDonald’s
Description: The first McDonald’s in the former Soviet Union was a symbol of capitalism. Now the Moscow location is closed for ‘sanitary violations’ but many think the shutdown is politically motivated. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Aug 21, 2014 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2014/08/21/russia-mcdonalds-moscow-closed.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Summarize the potential problems facing global operating companies like McDonalds…. Read more »
From the U.S. Open to a Target near you: The business behind sports tape
Description: Sports tape has taken off in sales for one company after a number of top athletes started wearing it to relieve their aches and pains. Source: Fortune.com Date: Aug 30, 2014 Link: http://fortune.com/2014/08/30/from-the-u-s-open-to-a-target-near-you-the-business-behind-sports-tape/ Questions for Discussions: Explain the sudden popularity of this product? Do you think it is a fad? Is there any real… Read more »
Young Americans Hate Cash
Description: American adults under age 30 hate cash so much that 51 percent of them will use plastic, even for purchases amounting to less than $5. That’s according to a survey released on Wednesday by CreditCards.com. Source: Businessweek.com Date: August 27, 2014 Link: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-08-27/plastic-beats-cash-among-young-adults#r=hpf-s Questions for Discussions: What does this report say about changing attitudes… Read more »
Ashley Madison, dating website for married people, sues South Korea after being blocked
Description: A dating website for married people seeking affairs is suing the government of South Korea after being blocked in that country over what it says are false allegations of illegal activity. Source: FinancialPost.com Date: Aug 28, 2014 Link: http://business.financialpost.com/2014/08/28/ashley-madison-dating-website-for-married-people-sues-south-korea-after-being-blocked/ Questions for Discussions: What are the ethical and social responsibility issues associated with this social… Read more »
Lady Legos make their professional debut
Description: Lego debuts a set of professional women characters after receiving criticism from a 7-year-old for gender bias. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Aug 22, 2014 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2014/08/19/professional-women-legos.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: Why do you think it took this long for Lego management to introduce modern role models for girls? What other strategic changes might… Read more »
