Hey, You, Get On My Cloud

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Description: Apple, the company known for its innovative devices like the iPod and iPhone, now wants to shift storage away from specific devices and needs experts to help develop a solution. Source: J. E. Vascellaro, “At Apple, Cloud Experts Wanted,” Wall Street Journal Date: November 23, 2011 Article Link: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203710704577054441840532680.html Questions for discussion: Review the… Read more »

Drug Wars

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Description: Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has an aging hit with its cholesterol drug Lipitor. Is the drug ready for retirement or can the company squeeze a little more life out of it? Source: J. Rockoff, “Helping Lipitor Live Longer,” Wall Street Journal Date: November 22, 2011 Article Link: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203710704577052350701638614.html Questions for discussion: Does offering Lipitor through… Read more »

It All Adds Up

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Description: President Obama’s campaign group was known for masterful fundraising leading up to the 2008 election. Most knowledgeable sources forecast that the group will raise in excess of $1 billion for his re-election bid. Source: J. Weisman & D. Yadron, “Inside the Obama Money Machine,” Wall Street Journal Date: November 19, 2011 Article Link: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204517204577042142257818640.html… Read more »

Taylor-Made for Success

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Description: Pop and country idol Taylor Swift is interviewed about her meteoric career. The video reveals that she knew from a very young age what she wanted to achieve and executed a plan to get it. Source: 60 Minutes (www.cbsnews.com) Date: November 20, 2011 Questions for discussion: What aspects of the planning process are evident… Read more »

The Sweet Smell of Success

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Description: Sweet Loren’s Cookies is a provider of organic cookie dough. Loren Brill’s own battle with cancer inspired the launch of the company. Source: USAToday.com Questions for discussion: Compare Loren Brill to the entrepreneurs profiled in the section Who Are the Entrepreneurs. Does her story parallel any of those individuals? In other words, does she… Read more »

Penn State Is in an Uproar (Part 3 of 5)

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Description: Recent events at Penn State University, while certainly reflecting a very serious issue that should not be taken lightly, provide a unique opportunity to explore several aspects of management. The decision to use this situation as a basis for discussion should be carefully considered. Source: J. W. Miller, & R. Bachman, “Paterno Ousted at… Read more »

Penn State Is in an Uproar (Part 5 of 5)

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Description: Recent events at Penn State University, while certainly reflecting a very serious issue that should not be taken lightly, provide a unique opportunity to explore several aspects of management. The decision to use this situation as a basis for discussion should be carefully considered. Source: J. W. Miller, & R. Bachman, “Paterno Ousted at… Read more »

Penn State Is in an Uproar (Part 1 of 5)

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Description: Recent events at Penn State University, while certainly reflecting a very serious issue that should not be taken lightly, provide a unique opportunity to explore several aspects of management. The decision to use this situation as a basis for discussion should be carefully considered. Source: J. W. Miller, & R. Bachman, “Paterno Ousted at… Read more »

Penn State Is in an Uproar (Part 4 of 5)

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Description: Recent events at Penn State University, while certainly reflecting a very serious issue that should not be taken lightly, provide a unique opportunity to explore several aspects of management. The decision to use this situation as a basis for discussion should be carefully considered. Source: J. W. Miller, & R. Bachman, “Paterno Ousted at… Read more »

Penn State Is in an Uproar (Part 2 of 5)

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Description: Recent events at Penn State University, while certainly reflecting a very serious issue that should not be taken lightly, provide a unique opportunity to explore several aspects of management. The decision to use this situation as a basis for discussion should be carefully considered. Source: J. W. Miller, & R. Bachman, “Paterno Ousted at… Read more »