CEO dismissals highest since 2003

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Description: A study on CEOs of S&P 500 companies reveals that the number of CEOs dismissed is the highest since 2003. Source: Financial Post Date: June 18 2013 Link: http://business.financialpost.com/2013/06/18/ceo-dismissals-highest-in-almost-a-decade-study/ Questions for Discussion: What are some of the reasons for the high number of CEO dismissals? Do you see this trend to continue for the… Read more »

A Nobel Effort

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In a surprise announcement, the Nobel Committee awarded U.S. President Barack Obama the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to create global cooperation. Obama is the fourth U.S. President to receive the award and the third to receive it while in office. In a press conference following the announcement, the President acknowledged that the… Read more »

The Steve Jobs Effect

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TOPIC: Organization Culture, Leadership ARTICLE SUMMARY: Technology events often create quite a buzz as consumers and investors anticipate the release of new and improved products. However, the stir at a recent Apple public event was due more to the appearance of CEO Steve Jobs than announcements related to the company’s popular iPod and iPhone products…. Read more »