Description: Tesla is just part of his story Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Apr 13, 2016 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-fascinating-life-of-elon-musk-captured-in-one-giant-infographic-2016-04-13 Questions for discussion: Does this graphic suggest anything obvious about the personality and character of Elon Musk? Does it explain his success in business?

Description: All-day breakfast has been a major boon for McDonald’s. But Cristina Alesci finds out if the burger chain can build on that success with some unexpected alternatives. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Apr 07, 2016 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2016/04/07/mcdonalds-tests-new-breakfast-item-kale.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why is McDonald’s experimenting with the introduction of healthier menu items? Do you… Read more »

Description: For wealthy Americans looking to veil their assets and shield some of their income from taxation, there is no need to go to Panama or any other offshore tax haven. It’s easy to establish a shell corporation right here at home. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Apr 08, 2016 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/08/business/need-to-hide-some-income-you-dont-have-to-go-to-panama.html?ref=business&_r=0 Questions for discussion: Why do… Read more »

Description: Golf betting generates an estimated $2.8 billion every year, and the PGA Tour wants a piece. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Apr 07, 2016 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-04-07/masters-tees-off-as-pga-tour-considers-getting-into-gambling Questions for Discussions: What is driving the interest in betting on golf? Do you think introducing gambling would be a net positive or negative for the sport?

Description: More than 1,000 women are suing the company for covering up a cancer risk. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Mar 31, 2016 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-baby-powder-cancer-lawsuits/ Questions for discussion: What are the short and long-term issues facing management as it deals with this publicity? How would you direct management to deal with the problems arising?

Description: Using this online interior design company Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Mar 31, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/1RPElIu Questions for Discussions: Prepare a SWOT analysis of this company. How would you use promotional strategies to differentiate this firm in the marketplace?

Description: After four years, Medium is giving up on Holacracy, the avant-garde management system it used as an alternative to the traditional office hierarchy. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Mar 15, 2016 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-03-15/why-is-it-so-hard-to-change-how-we-manage-ourselves Questions for discussion: Describe the Holacracy management approach. Why did it fail at Medium? How important is the time required to learn a… Read more »

Description: In recent years, venture capitalists have funded all manner of improbable ideas. An app that lets random people call and wake you up. A bathroom scale that posts your weight on Twitter. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Mar 31, 2016 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/03/business/juicero-juice-system-silicon-valley-interest.html?ref=business Questions for discussion: Who is the target audience for this product concept? Do you… Read more »

Description:The lobby of the sprawling, low-roofed Netflix headquarters in a sleepy town in California is dominated by a huge television screen, a popcorn cart and a series of glass display cabinets. They hold 13 golden Emmy Awards that Netflix has won for its stellar original series, including Orange is the New Black and House of… Read more »