As New York City Marathon Sponsor, ING Comes Under Fire

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Description:  ING’s (ING) sponsorship of the New York City Marathon turned into a branding disaster this week as a divided city debated whether the city should hold the ING New York City Marathon on Sunday. Source: Businessweek.com Date: Nov 02, 2012 Link:  http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-11-02/as-sponsor-of-new-york-city-marathon-ing-comes-under-fire#r=hpt-lst Questions for Discussions: What are the public relations lessons to be learned… Read more »

Is Apple starting to unravel without Jobs?

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Description:  Apple Inc.’s shares are now down nearly 15% since they briefly passed the $700 mark in mid-September. Source:  Marketwatch.com Date: Nov 01, 2012 Link:  http://www.marketwatch.com/story/is-apple-starting-to-unravel-without-jobs-2012-11-01?siteid=nwtwk Questions for Discussions: What does this report suggest is the reason for Apple’s stock performance? Do you agree with this assessment? Do you see a managerial solution or is… Read more »

Chinese workers: America’s loss is our gain

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Description: A Bain Capital subsidiary is shifting jobs from its plant in Indiana to China, and workers there are happy to have them. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Oct 25, 2012 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2012/10/25/n-china-taking-american-jobs.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What does this report say about changes to operations and global development of business? How should US managers… Read more »

Billions in Hidden Riches for Family of Chinese Leader

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Description:  The mother of China’s prime minister was a schoolteacher in northern China. His father was ordered to tend pigs in one of Mao’s political campaigns. And during childhood, “my family was extremely poor,” the prime minister, Wen Jiabao, said in a speech last year. Source:  NYTimes.com Date: Oct 25, 2012 Link:  http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/26/business/global/family-of-wen-jiabao-holds-a-hidden-fortune-in-china.html?ref=business Questions for… Read more »

Airbnb, Coursera, and Uber: The Rise of the Disruption Economy

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Description: Uber is being threatened by the taxi industry, Aereo by the TV broadcasting industry, and Airbnb by the hotel industry. … Of course, regulations that truly protect the public interest are necessary. But many regulations are created by incumbents to protect their market position. To try new things, entrepreneurs need to find a back… Read more »

Citi Chairman Is Said to Have Planned Chief’s Exit Over Months

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Description:  Vikram Pandit’s last day at Citigroup swung from celebratory to devastating in a matter of minutes. Having fielded congratulatory e-mails about the earnings report in the morning that suggested the bank was finally on more solid ground, Mr. Pandit strode into the office of the chairman at day’s end on Oct. 15 for what… Read more »

Southwest CEO: Higher oil prices ahead

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Description: Southwest Airlines’ Gary Kelly says the outlook for fuel prices in the fourth quarter is getting worse. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Oct 18, 2012 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2012/10/18/n-southwest-gary-kelly.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Summarize the state of business affairs at Southwest. How is Gary Kelly planning to deal with rising fuel costs over the next few… Read more »

Starbucks CEO on opening in India

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Description: Howard Schultz talks about Starbucks new store in Mumbai, a joint venture with India’s Tata Group. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Oct 19, 2012 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2012/10/19/n-starbucks-schultz-india.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Explain Starbucks strategy for entry to the Indian market? Do you think it was a wise decision? Do you think it will be successful?

Models on Abercrombie Jet Had Rules on Proper Underwear

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Description:  The actors and models who worked on an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) Gulfstream G550 jet had crystal-clear rules for serving Chief Executive Officer Michael Jeffries. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Oct 18, 2012 Link:  http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-18/models-on-abercrombie-jet-had-rules-on-proper-underwear.html Questions for Discussions: Describe the affect this publicity might have on the firm’s management. Why would the firm’s management indulge… Read more »