Monthly Archives: November 2011

When weighing the pros and cons regarding the improvements in technology throughout our lifetime, Claudia brought up a valid point about our generation’s dependency on technology. In truth, what would our daily lives be without some form of electronic device by … Continue reading →

Most of us are clear with the fact that MIS (Management Information Systems) refers to the structure in which computer systems supply managers with information. This information, concerning the business’ operations, is then used in various decision-making processes towards the … Continue reading →

In 2001, an idea formed in the mind of a Princeston freshman to produce fertilizer out of organic (worm) waste. Ten years later, Princeston drop-out Tom Szaky is the founder of Terracycle, a multi-million dollar company that is revolutionizing the … Continue reading →

A combination of the October 25th class on CSR & Sustainability and a passage in my Microeconomics textbook on the behaviour of firms sparked curiosity in me about the concept of corporate social responsibility. What I began to realize was … Continue reading →

Class 16 on Human Resource Management looked at a corporation called Zappos. Labelled as a company with clear benefits and excellent employee relations, Zappos Inc. boasts an HR department envied by workers worldwide. While the Zappos case gave us insight … Continue reading →