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 »
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Taylor-Made for Success
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 »
Body of Work
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 »
Big Brother Is Watching (and Analyzing)
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 »
