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Chapter 9. A simple introduction to the Toyota Production System
November 19, 2019 by George DovelThe Toyota Production System has been one of the most influential developments in the history of business...Category: Special: Articles, Special: BIA9 - Students - Learn MoreComments Off on Chapter 9. A simple introduction to the Toyota Production System
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Chapter 8. Too much of a good thing?
November 18, 2019 by George DovelThe potential benefits of team-based collaboration are undeniable, but some experts worry that companies are going overboard and overloading the employees they need the most...Category: Special: Articles, Special: BIA9 - Students - Learn MoreComments Off on Chapter 8. Too much of a good thing?
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Chapter 8. Overcome the limitations of virtual teamwork
by George DovelThese 21 tips can help any virtual team overcome the inherent limitations of long-distance collaboration...Category: Special: Articles, Special: BIA9 - Students - Learn MoreComments Off on Chapter 8. Overcome the limitations of virtual teamwork
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Chapter 8. Rethinking organization when speed is the top priority
by George DovelOrganizational strategies designed to optimize control and predictability are losing their value to companies in fast-moving markets...Category: Special: Articles, Special: BIA9 - Students - Learn MoreComments Off on Chapter 8. Rethinking organization when speed is the top priority
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Chapter 7. Decision-making advice for leaders and aspiring leaders
by George DovelThe Harvard Business Review offers an extensive library of articles on all aspects of decision-making...Category: Special: Articles, Special: BIA9 - Students - Learn MoreComments Off on Chapter 7. Decision-making advice for leaders and aspiring leaders
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Chapter 7. Getting past the “hockey stick”
by George DovelForecasting too often succumbs to irrational optimism in which projected sales magically bend upward like a hockey stick...Category: Special: Articles, Special: BIA9 - Students - Learn MoreComments Off on Chapter 7. Getting past the “hockey stick”
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Chapter 7. Company health is every bit as important as personal health
by George DovelSee the strong correlation between a company’s “health” (basically, how well it does all the things you’re learning in this course) and its long-term performance...Category: Special: Articles, Special: BIA9 - Students - Learn MoreComments Off on Chapter 7. Company health is every bit as important as personal health
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Chapter 5.What effect does short-termism have on corporate performance?
November 17, 2019 by George DovelMost executives say the pressure to generate short-term financial results is increasing...Category: Special: Articles, Special: BIA9 - Students - Learn MoreComments Off on Chapter 5.What effect does short-termism have on corporate performance?
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Amazon Warehouse Employees Speak Out about the “Brutal” Reality of Working During the Holidays, When 60 Hour Weeks Are Mandatory and Ambulance Calls Are Common
November 11, 2019 by Court Bovee"The holiday season is a hectic and crucial time for all retailers, not to mention a chaotic, trying time for retail workers who have to deal with Black Friday stampedes or ramped-up online orders in the run-up to Christmas...Category: labor-relations, Special: ArticlesComments (0)
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The Top 5 Technology Trends for Business You Should Be Teaching Your Students About
by Court Bovee"2019 will see an increase in technology-driven organizations, as more businesses embark on the digital transformation journey...Category: Information Technology, Special: ArticlesComments (0)
