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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Description: In an effort to create a better experience for its guests, Affinia-owned hotels are training employees to recognize and respond to body language. Related Video: http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/how-to-read-body-language/6nas8vn?src=v5:share:sharepermalink:&from=sharepermalink Source: C. Jones, “Face Off: Hotel Staff Taught to Read Guests’ Body Language,” USA Today Date: October 24, 2011 Article Link: http://travel.usatoday.com/hotels/story/2011-10-24/Face-off-Hotel-staff-taught-to-read-guests-body-language/50896514/1 Questions for discussion: Examine the figure… Read more »

Description: Wall Street Journal Assistant Editor Jennifer Valentino-DeVries discusses the impact of software tools in a networked society. While the discussion centers on crime solving, the applications extend to business.   Source: WSJ.com Date: November 4, 2011 Questions for discussion: All information is data, but not all data is information. Why is this statement true?… Read more »

Description: Long-range forecasts suggest a decline in the unemployment rate due to a number of aging workers leaving the workforce. While this is good overall for the economy, let’s consider it from the standpoint of individual companies.   Source: J. Lahart, “Aging Population Eases Jobless Rate,” Wall Street Journal Date: November 4, 2011 Article Link:… Read more »

Description: Conventional baseball wisdom holds that teams leading their divisions on Labor Day make the playoffs. The St. Louis Cardinals were not leading the National League Central nor were they even in contention for the wildcard. Yet today the Cardinals are world champions, completing improbable comebacks to gain a playoff berth and then advance through… Read more »

Description: Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner is an engineering marvel, but is also seen as the future of affordable luxury. Source: B. Mutzabaugh, “First Dreamliner Passengers Sing New Jet’s Praises,” USA Today Date: October 27, 2011 Link: http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2011-10-27/First-Dreamliner-passengers-sing-new-jets-praises/50963896/1 Questions for discussion: The Boeing 787 is a technological marvel. What type of manufacturing technology does Boeing utilize?… Read more »

Description: Weeks of disruptions by union employees resulted in a decision by Qantas Airlines to ground all flights and lock out workers. The Australian government held an emergency hearing to consider whether to order the airline to resume flights. Source: Associated Press, “Qantas Airlines Grounds Global Fleet in Employee Lockout, Says Strikes Are ‘Crisis’ for… Read more »