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Netflix Wants the World to Binge-Watch

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Description: The streaming service has a plan to expand everywhere, and it begins in São Paulo. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Jan 12, 2017 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2017-01-12/netflix-wants-the-world-to-binge-watch Questions for Discussions: What does the article suggest about viewing behaviours around the world? Do you think Netflix will be equally popular in all markets it enters?

Robots Will Take Jobs, but Not as Fast as Some Fear, New Report Says

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Description: The robots are coming, but the march of automation will displace jobs more gradually than some alarming forecasts suggest. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Jan 12, 2017 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/12/technology/robots-will-take-jobs-but-not-as-fast-as-some-fear-new-report-says.html?ref=business&_r=0 Questions for discussion: What does the report say about the role of AI in the economy? Which areas are likely to see increasing growth?

AMD’s CEO Says to Embrace Work Challenges

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Description: She believes they’re incredible opportunities. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Jan 03, 2017 Link: http://for.tn/2iLFUYR Questions for Discussions: Summarize the managerial and leadership thinking of CEO Lisa Su. What does she mean by “run at the problem”?  

France Just Gave Workers the ‘Right to Disconnect’ from Work Email

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Description: After they leave the office Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Jan 03, 2017 Link: http://for.tn/2hPbwyk Questions for Discussions: What are the pros and cons of this decision? Why do you think this decision might be considered an intrusion by government?  

Millennials and YouTube Ads: Most Watch Until They Can Skip

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Description: Yet 29% watch ads until completion Source:  eMarketer.com.com Date: Jan 06, 2017 Link: https://www.emarketer.com/Article/Millennials-YouTube-Ads-Most-Watch-Until-They-Skip/1014979#sthash.MI1Z2gXc.dpuf Questions for discussion: What do these numbers suggest to you about the impact of online advertising? Why does it matter how much of an advertisement is watched?

Stephen Gordon: How much does Capt. Picard’s cup of ‘Earl Grey, hot,’ cost the Federation?

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Description: “It’s what I’ve always wanted” is a traditional — and not always insincere — way of expressing gratitude for gifts. But what would Christmas morning be like if everyone already had what they always wanted? Source: FinancialPost.com Date: Jan 03, 2017 Link:  http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/stephen-gordon-how-much-does-capt-picards-cup-of-earl-grey-hot-cost-the-federation Questions for Discussions: Do you think robotics and automation is eroding the conventional… Read more »

More than 1.8 million teens are reading books by text messages thanks to this start-up

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Description: OK, it’s not exactly Dickens. But how about a great story delivered to you by text message? Source: WashingtonPost.com Date: Dec 02, 2016 Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/on-small-business/wp/2016/12/02/more-than-1-8-million-teens-are-reading-books-by-text-messages-thanks-to-this-start-up/?utm_term=.f8a70ec4abf7 Questions for Discussions: Why do you think this business model is working? What other products or services might work the same way?

Amazon Moves to Cut Checkout Line, Promoting a Grab-and-Go Experience

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Description: SEATTLE — There is almost no aspect of retail that Amazon has not upended with online shopping. Now, the company is trying to computerize the experience of buying sandwiches and soda from the corner convenience store. Source: NYTimes.com – video report Date: Dec 05, 2016 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/05/technology/amazon-moves-to-cut-checkout-line-promoting-a-grab-and-go-experience.html?ref=business Questions for Discussions: Describe the operation and… Read more »

Robots won’t kill the workforce. They’ll save the global economy.

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Description: Across the world, the labor pool isn’t growing fast enough to support our needs. Source: WashingtonPost.com Date: Dec 02, 2016 Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2016/12/02/robots-wont-kill-the-workforce-theyll-save-the-global-economy/?utm_term=.c3c5ad77bd08 Questions for discussion: What does the article say about changing work environments? How should management and unions deal with these changes?

Is Cyber Monday Losing Its Sizzle?

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Description: Other shopping days are winning more and more online sales Source: eMarketer.com Date: Dec 01, 2016 Link: https://www.emarketer.com/Article/Cyber-Monday-Losing-Its-Sizzle/1014783?ecid=NL1009#sthash.tM8KJFPR.dpuf Questions for Discussions: What does this report say about the changes taking place in retail customer behavior? How should managers respond?