If Tim Cook Hates Facebook’s Privacy Sins, He Could Do More About It

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Description:  Apple has been outspoken about user data privacy, but hasn’t required a bigger warning label on the Facebook iOS app. Source: FastCompany.com Date: Mar 29, 2018 Link: https://www.fastcompany.com/40551319/apple-has-been-an-enabler-in-facebooks-data-harvesting-scandal?utm_source=postup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Fast%20Company%20Daily&position=4&partner=newsletter&campaign_date=03292018 Questions for discussion: What are the issues facing managers dealing with privacy? Do you think Tim Cook’s criticisms are fair? How should the industry respond to… Read more »

Over 1,000 miles on a single charge: A glimpse into the future of bus travel

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Description: Around the world, hundreds of millions, if not billions, of people use buses to get around towns and cities. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Mar 29, 2018 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/29/future-travel-california-made-bus-travels-1000-miles-on-single-charge.html Questions for discussion: Why is this technological development so important for the environmental movement? Do you think governments should subsidize purchases through municipal bus… Read more »

In search of higher margins, Canada Goose to make more of its own luxury coats

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Description: Company plans to have as many as 20 stores by the end of 2020 from six now Source: CBC.ca Date: Mar 21, 2018 Link: http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-goose-production-1.4586041 Questions for discussion: Explain the success of the firm from an operations management point of view. Why has domestic production helped increase margins? What else can management do to… Read more »

At A Moment Of Crisis, Facebook Needs Sheryl Sandberg Out Front

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Description: It’s hard to fathom why Facebook’s number two has gone along with a crisis strategy that puts herself (and Mark Zuckerberg) squarely behind the curtain. Source: FastCompany.com Date: Mar 21, 2018 Link: https://www.fastcompany.com/40547010/at-a-moment-of-crisis-facebook-needs-sheryl-sandberg-out-front Questions for discussion: What does the article say about the response expected from Facebook? What do you think is going on… Read more »

Rep. Walden: These are the issues we need Zuckerberg to address

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Description: Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) discusses what lawmakers want to hear from Facebook and CEO Mark Zuckerberg about the data scandal as well as how, if at all, social media companies and data compilers should be regulated. Rep. Walden: These are the issues we need Zuckerberg to address from CNBC. Source: CNBC.com – video report… Read more »

Toys ‘R’ Us Is Closing Its Stores — But Who Will Take the Space?

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Description: The collapse of Toys “R” Us Inc. is yet another blow for landlords, who now will have gaping holes of suburban retail space up for grabs. And few tenants would want them. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Mar 16, 2018 Link: http://fortune.com/2018/03/16/toys-r-us-vacant-storefronts/ Questions for discussion: Why did the company fail? What could management… Read more »

Facebook Has An App Problem

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Description:  But while the social media giant is most under fire, the problem is industry-wide. Source: FastCodesign.com Date: Mar 22, 2018 Link: https://www.fastcodesign.com/90164921/facebook-has-an-app-problem Questions for discussion: How does the article describe and explain the problem? What are the solutions from a corporate and user point of view? Do you think users of Facebook and other… Read more »

WestJet chief Gregg Saretsky retires, effective immediately, replaced by Ed Sims

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Description: WestJet Airlines Ltd.’s announcement of a new chief executive, effective Thursday, marks an abrupt end to an eight-year run for outgoing CEO Gregg Saretsky. Source: Globe.ca Date: Mar 08, 2018 Link: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/westjet-ceo-gregg-saretsky-retires-effective-immediately/article38247007/ Questions for discussion: Why do you suppose leadership changes so abruptly so often at WestJet? Do you think this change at the… Read more »

How to Train Your Brain for Success

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Description: It comes down to one simple thing: your morning routine. Source: Entrepreneur.com Date: Mar 11, 2018 Link: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/310200?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email Questions for discussion: What are the lessons presented to managers in this podcast? What do you think of this advice?

Gatineau youth support decision to pull controversial drink after teen’s death

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Description: Young people in Gatineau say they agree with the decision by the province’s largest dépanneur chain, Couche-Tard, to pull a controversial drink from shelves in the wake of a Quebec teen’s death. Source: CBC.ca Date: Mar 04, 2018 Link: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/gatineau-youth-support-decision-to-pull-controversial-drink-after-teen-s-death-1.4561091 Questions for discussion: What are the social and ethical issues involved here? Should management be held… Read more »