Description: Google, one of the best companies to work for worldwide, feels it’s still way behind in representing a diverse workforce. It is planning several initiatives to improve its workforce diversity. Source: CBC Date: May 29, 2014 Video Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2460763635/ Questions for Discussion: What are your views about Google’s current workforce composition? Is the problem due… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Video Report
How are drones changing the way companies do business?
Description: Drones are popular for military operations, but now many business companies are using drones in innovative ways to help their businesses. In particular, drones are extremely useful for the agricultural and power sectors. Source: CBC Date: May 30, 2014 Video Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2461222600/ Questions for Discussion: What are some of the ways drones are helping businesses? What makes… Read more »
Target appoints a new Canada head
Description: Target’s success in the U.S. has not yet translated to Canada; in fact, they have suffered huge losses in Canada. As a result, Target appointed a new person to revive its falling fortunes in Canada. Source: CBC Date: May 20, 2014 Link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2458548998/?page=2 Questions for Discussion: What prompted Target to enter Canada in the… Read more »
Can higher taxes combat inequality?
Description: Inequality is becoming an increasing norm across most developed economies. Thomas Piketty, the author of a book titled “Capital in the twenty-first century”, advises countries to increase wealth tax to increase wealth mobility and eventually curb inequality. Source: CBC Date: May 22, 2014 Video Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2459304448/ Questions for Discussion: What does income inequality mean? How… Read more »
3D Printing Revolution
Description: 3D printing is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry with applications across multiple products and industries. It’s one of fastest growing global industry. Source: CBC Date: May 14, 2014 Video Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2456873165/ Questions for Discussion: Discuss some applications of 3D printing in the health industry? What are some of the challenges that 3D printing faces? Which kind… Read more »
Magna Expands its International Presence
Description: Magna is a leading automotive parts supplier with more than 130,000 employees and plants located across 29 different countries. Magna’s CEO, Don Walker discusses his company’s international expansion strategy and the difficulties it faces in growing markets like Russia and China. Source: CBC Date: May 16, 2014 Video Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2457428909/ Questions for Discussion: Discuss the… Read more »
Should McDonald’s leave Russia?
Description: In the wake of political conflict in Crimea, several western companies decided to close shops in Crimea. McDonald’s closed its three locations in Crimea and has decided to move them to Ukraine. In a strong response, a Russian politician asked McDonald’s to evict Russia. Source: The Huffington Post Canada Date: April 04, 2014 Link:… Read more »
GM CEO apologizes
Description: Mary Barra, GM CEO, apologizes to the U.S. senate committee for covering up faulty ignition switches in GM cars, which led to at least 13 deaths and several crashes. Source: CBC Date: April 02, 2014 Video Link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2446158934/?page=2 Questions for Discussion: Should the GM top management face criminal charges? Do you agree with the… Read more »
Reasons for Nortel’s demise
Description: Dr. Jonathan Calof, Associate Professor at University of Ottawa, debates that some of the reasons for Nortel’s demise were hubris and arrogance. He argues that although Nortel continued to have strong technological skills but it was poor in managing this technology Source: CBC Date: March 21, 2014 Link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2443679616/ Questions for Discussion: Discuss some… Read more »
Everyone’s not happy with Canada-S. Korea free trade deal
Description: In an important international agreement, Canada has signed a free trade deal with South Korea. This is seen as a successful move for Canadian companies who will now have access to an important Asian market. However, not all industries are happy with this deal. Source: CBC Date: March 11, 2014 Video Link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2441410168/?page=2 Questions… Read more »
