Monthly Archives: November 2013

https://blogs.ubc.ca/qinyuanzhu/2013/11/16/business-is-going-well-eh/ Who doesn’t like a little extra cash? However, the question that would follow up on that would be, who would be generous enough to give that extra little cash? Evidently, the managers at Griffin Communications are, as they gave a $500 bonus to their employees as a token of gratitude for their hardwork in creating a one of the top television stations in Oklahoma, United States of America. This action confirms with corporate culture in how managers and the […]

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/General+Motors+recalls+Malibus+defrosters+wiring/9171233/story.html One would assume that large, well-established business will have a handle on their operations and quality-control procedures; as it was because of their seemingly good products that the company have surged to business-stardom. However, once in a while, companies let slip a few errors in judgement that will affect their future profitability because any mistakes reflects poorly upon the corporation. Such a company that could not escape from not having a clean-record is General Motors; one of the major […]

http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/11/14/IKEA-eyes-low-carbon-future-with-Alberta-wind-energy-project.aspx With the growing hype from the public in wanting more environmentally-friendly products and business, the furniture-giant Ikea has responded by developing plans to harness the power of renewable energy resources. To continue their stance on renewable energy, Ikea plans to add wind power along with their already-existing solar powered panels to operate a certain percentage of their business. Not only will this lower costs in the long-run for Ikea, this will also reduce the size of the carbon-footprint left […]

http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/11/15/Bill-Gates-wants-Norways-800B-oil-fund-to-spend-more-in-Africa-Asia.aspx People generally listen to the words from those above them. Especially when the words are from a multi-billionaire tycoon, such as Bill Gates. Not only is Gates a successful businessman and entrepreneur, he is also a philanthropist, with his own charitable foundation to boot. However, with the amount of help required to aid developing countries in advancing their infrastructure, Gates attempts to raise awareness about this issue. In this case, Gates publicly proposes that the majority of Norway’s billion-dollar […]

http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/11/15/WestJet-going-trans-Atlantic-with-new-Dublin-flight.aspx Known for its flights within North America, the airline company WestJet has recently announced its plans to expand and cross the ocean to a new destination: Dublin. This would be a first for WestJet for flights outside of their standard North American flights since the launch of the company. With the new direction the company appears to be going in (the expansion to more international flights), one could say that WestJet is potentially changing their business strategy. To specify, […]

http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/11/13/Apple-under-investigation-in-Italy-for-alleged-tax-fraud-Report.aspx According to the article, Apple’s financial accounts are going to be scrutinized by the Italian government when news reports surfaced about an alleged tax evasion in the said country. This is in due part to the now more-aggressive behavioural stance the Italian government and its banking system have taken when dealing with major international businesses; as many global corporations have often found ways to cut corners when it comes to paying taxes in their respective countries where they operate […]