Description: Incessant exposure to negativity isn’t just a drag — it’s actually bad for your brain, researchers say. Here are some ways to protect yourself. Source: Fortune.com Date: Aug 09, 2012 Link: http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2012/08/09/colleagues-complaining-why-you-need-to-tune-it-out/?iid=F_F500M Questions for Discussions: What are the highlights in this report? How would you minimize negativity?
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For Sale in India, Made in China
Description: As Chinese-made goods flow into India, a growing trade imbalance is sparking tension between the two countries. Source: Marketwatch.com – video report Date: Aug 02, 2012 Link: http://live.wsj.com/video/for-sale-in-india-made-in-china/15161340-BA5B-4755-9A10-59933EE5681A.html Questions for Discussion: Summarize the reasons for the trade imbalance? What are the solutions? What does this report suggest about the globalization debate?
Where Free Speech Goes to Die: The Workplace
Description: In America you can say pretty much whatever you want, wherever you want to say it. Unless, that is, you’re at work. Simply put, there is no First Amendment right to “free speech” in the workplace—potentially perilous for many employees in a polarized political year with a tight presidential race. Source: Businessweek.com Date: Aug… Read more »
Andreessen: U.S. design means U.S. profits
Description: Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen says concern about China manufacturing is overblown because as long as things are designed in the US, that’s where the profits stay. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: July 25, 2012 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2012/07/20/bst-andressen-china.fortune/ Questions for Discussion: Summarize the key arguments made by Marc Anderesen. Do you agree with his analysis?… Read more »
Key to NBA’s success? Embracing tech
Description: NBA Commissioner David Stern says the basketball league is looking to expand its use of technology to improve gameplay and increase its audience. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: July 24, 2012 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2012/07/23/bst-stern-nba-tech.fortune/ Questions for Discussion: How does management of the NBA expect to grow their business? How will technology influence this growth?… Read more »
As China costs rise, technology lures U.S. factories home
Description: Seesmart Inc (SEST.PK), a small California lighting company, used to make all of its LED products in China, but last year that started to change. Frustrated by expensive and slow shipping and wanting more control over the manufacturing process, the 15-year-old company started building factories in Simi Valley, California, and Crystal Lake, Illinois. Source:… Read more »
Cursing at Work Harms Your @#$%& Career
Description: Next time you want to curse in front of your boss at work, maybe you should consider shutting the @#$& up. In a new CareerBuilder survey, 64 percent of employers think less of an employee who repeatedly uses curse words, and 57 percent are less likely to promote someone who swears in the office…. Read more »
Putting artists to work
Description: Struggling artists and performers sick of waiting on tables find a perfect business in child care. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: July 20, 2012 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/fortune/2012/07/20/f-sitters-studio.fortune/ Questions for Discussion: What is the competitive advantage? How would the management of this business be different than at any regular daycare center? What are the unique… Read more »
Kayak sails into the market
Description: Co-founders Steve Hafner and Paul English discuss the future of the online travel website on the day of its IPO. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: July 20, 2012 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/markets/2012/07/20/investing-kayak-ipo.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Describe how Kayak works. How is it better than other online travel websites? How would you design an app for… Read more »
GE sharpens energy focus, forms new units
Description: Conglomerate eyes growth in oil service sector Source: Marketwatch.com Date: July 19, 2012 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ge-sharpens-energy-focus-forms-new-units-2012-07-20 Questions for Discussions: Describe the new organization structure. What is the thinking behind this design? Do you believe it is an improvement?
