Description: Home Depot CEO Frank Blake says that his company’s dedication to service and associate training keeps customers coming back. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 25, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2013/09/25/f-leadership-home-depot-ceo-frank-blake-employees.fortune/index.html Questions for Discussions: Why would taking better care of employees be more important HR strategy for Home Depot than for say, a grocery retailer?… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Ethics & Social Responsibility
How Cinnabon reinvented itself
Description: At 880 delectable calories, the classic Cinnabon roll isn’t most people’s idea of an every day treat. President Kat Cole tells how the company has managed to expand its brand into smaller indulgences. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 18, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2013/09/18/f-cinnabon-president-kat-cole.fortune/index.html Questions for Discussions: What is the marketing strategy at Cinnabon… Read more »
Birchbox’s Sample Sale
Description: Birchbox co-founders Hayley Barna and Katia Beauchamp share the secrets behind the success of their rapidly expanding beauty discovery service. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 18, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2013/09/18/f-birchbox-hayley-barna-katia-beauchamp.fortune/index.html Questions for Discussions: Describe the business model? Why has organic and word-of-mouth growth been so successful? How does social media help the firm… Read more »
POSTMASTER SAYS USPS MAY NEED EMERGENCY RATE HIKE
Description: Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said Thursday his agency is in “the midst of a financial disaster” and may need an emergency increase in postage rates to keep operating. Source: AP.com Date: Sep 19, 2013 Link: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/postmaster-says-usps-may-need-emergency-rate-hike Questions for Discussions: What is the problem at the USPS? Why is it important to keep the service… Read more »
The digital sorority of Silicon Beach
Description: The women working in Los Angeles’ booming tech scene are supporting each other in an industry dominated by men. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 11, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2013/09/11/t-ladies-of-silicon-beach.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: What does this report say about networking strategies of women entrepreneurs? Do you think there is a fundamental difference in managerial… Read more »
Inside America’s first smartphone factory
Description: The Moto X smartphone is now being manufactured out of a new facility in Fort Worth, Texas. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 11, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2013/09/11/t-ts-moto-x-plant-texas.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: What are the advantages to manufacturing this device in the USA? What allows management the flexibility to choose this location in Texas over… Read more »
Radical Fast Food Joint Doubles Down on High Wages
Description: So you thought $12 an hour for a burger place was revolutionary? Try $15. Daniel Gross talks to the owners of Detroit’s Moo Cluck Moo as they supersize starting wages. Source: Thedailybeast.com Date: Sep 09, 2013 Link: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/09/09/radical-fast-food-joint-doubles-down-on-high-wages.html Questions for Discussions: What do you think of management’s thinking here? What does this report say… Read more »
How Spanx’s Sara Blakely made a billion
Description: After failing to get into law school and overcoming criticism, Spanx founder Sara Blakely built an underwear empire. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: July 26, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2013/07/26/n-spanx-sara-blakely-billionaire-profile.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: What does failure have to do with successful entrepreneurs? How significant do you think Oprah was in this venture?
Deere: Dealer network gives us our edge
Description: John Deere CEO Sam Allen explains the competitive advantages Deere has over its competitors. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 03, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2013/09/03/f-leadership-deere-ceo-sam-allen-dealer-networks.fortune/index.html Questions for Discussions: According to Sam Allen, what is the basis for Deere’s competitive advantage? What sort of management culture do you think operates at Deere?
Why We’ll Be Better Off if the Walmart Protests Fail
Description: Employees of the big box store are planning a national day of protest for higher wages. Economist Richard Vedder on why we’ll all be in trouble if they get their way. Source: Thedailybeast.com Date: Sep 05, 2013 Link: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/09/05/why-we-ll-be-better-off-if-the-walmart-protests-fail.html Questions for Discussions: How would a jump in minimum wage to $12/hour affect companies now… Read more »
