Marlow Construction (B): Robby Gomez

B case by case UV7765 This case represents a mix of frequently reported experiences that people have when dealing with others from different social classes and positions of power. Case A takes the perspective of Dan Marlow, who grew up with access to financial and cultural resources and built his own construction company. You just …

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Managing the Future of Work

By 2019, executives in the public and private sectors were increasingly concerned about how advanced technology and an aging global population could affect labor markets, jobs, and workers’ lives. Some analysts predicted that the jobs of hundreds of millions of workers would be threatened by automation. The question of how relevant stakeholders (eg employees, companies, …

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Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park Development Co., Ltd.

In this case, it is about the establishment, growth and orientation of the Shanghai Zhangjiang HiTech Park (“Zhangjiang Park”), which is located in the Pudong New Area of ​​Shanghai. The combined business strategy of Shanghai Zhangjiang HiTech Park Development Co., Ltd. (“Zhangjiang HiTech”), a major Zhangjiang park operator, is considered one of the most competitive …

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Dow Argentina: Challenges to Roll Out a Just Culture System

The case presentation describes the milestones of the company since its arrival in Argentina, the evolution of its safety culture and its safety management system, and the company’s relationship with the union and its development over the years. . Finally, the case describes all the main barriers that hinder the establishment of a just culture …

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Nike’s Response to Human Rights Abuse Claims in China

In 2019, Nike and other brands were accused by the media, human rights activists and organizations, and members of the US government of having potential supply chain links to human rights abuses by the US government. Uighur people in Xinjiang, China. Nike had spent decades building its reputation in the supply chain, building trusted partner …

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The Second City: the Future of ‘Yes, and…’

Executives at The Second City, the legendary improv comedy company, reflect on its broad portfolio of activities with a view to future opportunities and growth. Specifically, they will discuss the ways Second City can continue to invest in its professional branch, Second City Works, and help workplaces embrace some of the main ideas of improv …

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Marlow Construction (A): Dan Marlow, Founder and President

This case represents a mix of frequently reported experiences that people have in dealing with other people from different social classes and positions of power. Case A takes the perspective of Dan Marlow, who grew up with access to financial and cultural resources and built his own construction company. He just fired Robby Gomez, an …

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Knowledge Sharing at REMA 1000 (A)

One year after the Norwegian supermarket chain launched REMA 1000 Workplace, Facebook’s social network, CHRO Tore Hoylie is asked to assess its impact on corporate culture and communications. Almost 90% of the workforce is busy with the platform through which they communicate with colleagues in the decentralized chain of independent points of sale. However, there …

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Reworking Office Space: Industry City, Brooklyn

Jamestown is considering the best way to lease part of its new development along the Brooklyn Waterfront, Industry City. The 6 million square foot mixed-use development is designed to accommodate Brooklyn’s growing innovation, creative and “creator” communities. Jamestown is intrigued by the recently revived shared office space trend championed by WeWork and developed by well-known …

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