Monthly Archives for September 2013
Valve – No Leadership?
I was looking at a classmates blog, and found his post about the organizational structure of the company Valve very interesting. Basically, Valve is a successful video-game company with no managers. Everyone chooses their work and workers are paid according … Continue reading
Facebook Ads
Facebook recently has been facing Federal Trade Commission Inquiry because of their new privacy policy. Some points of concern are that users are required to “grant the company wide permission to use their personal information in advertising”, and that “Facebook … Continue reading
The Value of Music
The music industry is in a flux as music becomes more an more accessible through the internet. While some artists values the internet as a marketing tool, pirating and free music has made people question the true value of music … Continue reading
Starbucks Corporate Social Responsibility
As seen at Starbucks, corporate social responsibility can help to distinguish a company from its competitors, strengthen the brand’s image, and attract customers. However, it can increase costs that have to be passed on to the customer. For example, Starbucks … Continue reading
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