Ten CEOs take home more than $70 million in 2008, with Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman topping the list with more than $700 million in compensation. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: 8/14/2009 Keys: Management, HR, government Link: http://money.cnn.com/2009/08/14/news/companies/highest_paid_ceos/index.htm?postversion=2009081410 Questions for discussion: Compensation for work done is a controversial topic and often receives great public attention when the numbers are… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Part 3 Management: Empowering People to Achieve Business Objectives
China’s $300 billion bullet train
Multinationals like IBM and Bombardier stand to profit from China’s new high-speed rail system. Source: CNNMoney – video report  Date: 8/05/2009 Keys: International business, economy, government, management, finance, banking, strategic alliances Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/fortune/2009/08/05/f_fr_china_bullet_train.fortune/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the current and longer term benefits to the Chinese economy associated with the building of the bullet… Read more »
Dissecting the ‘Microhoo’ deal
Microsoft’s gains in its deal with Yahoo are clear, but not so for Yahoo, according to senior writer Jon Fortt. Source: CNNMoney – video report  Date: 7/29/2009 Keys: Marketing, management, finance, strategic alliances, product development Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/fortune/2009/07/29/f_microsoft_yahoo_deal_analysis.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the reasons this strategic alliance makes sense for Microsoft and for Yahoo!. What… Read more »
The biz of social networking
Fortune’s Jon Fortt and Michael Copeland chat with LinkedIn’s Reid Hoffman about the Web’s future. Source: CNNMoney – video report  Date: 7/24/2009 Keys: Marketing, management, segmentation, positioning, consumer behavior, new product development Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2009/07/24/tm_reed_hoffman_linkedin.fortune/ Questions for discussion: Describe the segment of the market that LinkedIn is directed towards? Are you currently a part of… Read more »
Fisker’s good Karma
Among the different alternative-fuel strategies playing out, Henrik Fisker is betting big on plug-in hybrids. At a recent dinner speech, he said plug-in hybrids, or PHEVs, will be the dominant type of car for the next 10 to 15 years. And he has reason to hope that will be the case as his start-up company,… Read more »
GM name still has value
CEO Fritz Henderson says the automaker has no plans to change its name. Embedded video from <a href=”http://money.cnn.com/video” mce_href=”http://money.cnn.com/video”>CNNMoney.com Video</a> Source: CNNMoney – video report Date: 6/23/2009 Keys: Marketing, brands, new product development, management Link: http://money.cnn.com Questions for discussion: Does this interview with Fritz Henderson suggest to you that GM management will be changing the… Read more »
Why AmEx laid off workers
CEO Ken Chenault says his company did not cut employees to increase short-term profits. Embedded video from &lt;a href=”http://money.cnn.com/video” mce_href=”http://money.cnn.com/video”&gt;CNNMoney.com Video&lt;/a&gt; Source: CNNMoney – video report Date: 5/28/2009 Keys: Management, leadership, HR Link: http://money.cnn.com Questions for discussion: Reducing payroll costs is a quick way to improve profitability. What do you think about Ken Chaenault ‘s… Read more »
Chrysler deal moves a step closer
Wall Street lenders opposed to U.S. plan to reorganize carmaker throw in towel. Control of company by UAW and Fiat looking more likely. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: 5/08/2009 Keys: Finance, management, government, labor relations Link: http://money.cnn.com Questions for discussion: Why do you think the remaining hold-outs accepted the terms for restructuring the ownership of Chrysler? Do… Read more »
Chrysler then and now
The automaker’s long history does include prior troubled times. Embedded video from <a href=”http://money.cnn.com/video” mce_href=”http://money.cnn.com/video”>CNNMoney.com Video</a> Source: CNNMoney Reports – video report Date: 5/01/2009 Keys: Marketing, brands, finance, management Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2009/05/01/news.050109.chryslerthen.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Do you think Chrysler will rebound this time? Explain your answer. Will the alliance with Fiat be positive or negative for… Read more »
Buzz rises for Facebook IPO
Facebook is gearing up to befriend investors. That, at least, is the chatter around Silicon Valley after the social networking darling booted its chief financial officer. But an IPO would be risky given Facebook’s business model is still unproven – unless it has a gun to its head. Source: WSJ Date: 4/02/2009 Keys: finance, management,… Read more »
