Description: Fresh off the launch of its new Kevin Spacey political drama, House of Cards, Netflix (NFLX) is planning an original animated children’s series. Source: Businessweek.com Date: Feb 13, 2013 Link: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-02-13/with-a-3d-animated-series-netflix-aims-for-kids#r=nav-f-story Questions for Discussions: How is Netflix attempting to distinguish itself from competitors like Hulu and Amazon? Do you think they will succeed with… Read more »
Posts Tagged: International Business Issues
Taxes crush small businesses in Italy
Description: Increased taxes due to austerity measures are forcing some small businesses in Italy to close for good. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Feb 05, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2013/02/05/n-italy-small-business-squeezed.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why has austerity caused small businesses to close more so than bigger firms? How should managers handle the situation? Is there any reason… Read more »
BGI’s Young Chinese Scientists Will Map Any Genome
Description: When the workday ends at BGI’s factory in Shenzhen, the headquarters of the largest genome mapping company in the world, it’s like a bell has gone off at math camp. The company’s scientists and technicians spill out of the doorways of the building, baby-faced and wearing jeans and sneakers Source: Businessweek.com Date: Feb 07,… Read more »
Netflix’s Hastings Says Viewer Data Underpins Programming
Description: Netflix Inc. (NFLX) will test whether Machiavelli and math are a winning formula as the world’s largest subscription-video service debuts “House of Cards,” its most ambitious step yet into original online-TV programs. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Feb 01, 2013 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-01/machiavelli-meets-math-as-netflix-bets-on-original-shows.html Questions for Discussions: Describe the change in product strategy by Netflix? What are the… Read more »
Bill Gates: U.S. is throwing talent away
Description: Bill Gates says immigration reform is needed to allow ‘high talent’ people to stay and work in the country after they get a U.S. education. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Jan 30, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2013/01/30/n-bill-gates-immigration.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What is the problem for HR managers looking to recruit graduates? Why do you… Read more »
From the start, Dreamliner jet program was rushed
Description: The 787 Dreamliner was born in a moment of desperation. It was 2003 and Boeing — the company that defined modern air travel — had just lost its title as the world’s largest plane manufacturer to European rival Airbus. Its CEO had resigned in a defense-contract scandal. And its stock had plunged to the… Read more »
Outsourcing to surge in 2013: study
Description: Love it or hate it, outsourcing is here to stay as a standard business practice. Source: SmartPlanet.com Date: Jan 28, 2013 Link: http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/bulletin/outsourcing-to-surge-in-2013-study/11466?tag=nl.e660&s_cid=e660 Questions for Discussions: Why is outsourcing popular? How does outsourcing relate to productivity? What are the risks and limits to outsourcing?
It’s time to switch off your mobile and set yourself free
Description: Experts have found an effective new formula for happiness – ditching the smartphone Source: Telegraph.co.uk Date: Jan 28, 2013 Link: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/9831913/Its-time-to-switch-off-your-mobile-and-set-yourself-free.html Questions for Discussions: What does this report suggest about the influence of technological devices like the Smartphone on personal management? Do you think the writer is on to something that will result in… Read more »
Hasbro cutting jobs after weak holiday
Description: Shares of toymaker Hasbro fell on disappointing fourth quarter sales and layoff news. Rival Mattel was lower too. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Jan 25, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/01/25/investing-buzz-hasbro-mattel-toys-jobs.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why have sales declined for the firm? How should management respond to the trends in customer behavior that were highlighted in the… Read more »
The Story Behind Smosh, Youtube’s Number One Smash
Description: Smosh President Barry Blumberg talks with Bloomberg’s Jon Erlichman about how Smosh has become a Youtube sensation. They speak on Bloomberg Television’s “Bloomberg West.” (Source: Bloomberg) Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: Jan 24, 2013 Link: http://bloom.bg/WpPwpk#ooid=w2eGFwODoME4dzTmiBSK3q8HKQLcTu91 Questions for Discussions: How is YouTube different from television? How has the growth in YouTube audience share… Read more »
