Alan Hassenfeld on the Evolution of Hasbro
With over thirty years in international business at Hasbro, Alan Hassenfeld offers insights on the transformation of the playing field and in particular the risks and rewards of China.
The Transforming of China: A Chazen Lecture by Alan G. Hassenfeld
President and CEO of Hasbro, Alan G. Hassenfeld provides insight on the transformation of China through toys, manufacturing and globalization through his more than thirty years experience in the region.
From Cartel to Competition: The Evolution of the Global Diamond Industry
While a diamond might be forever, the diamond cartel clearly is not. Kartik Dharmadhikari traces the evolution of this controversial industry.
Low-Cost Carriers: A Force for Globalization and Growth
Dublin to Prague for less than the cost of dinner? Brian Lavery follows the trend of low-cost carriers as they change the landscape of air travel along with some unexpected side effects.
Marketing with Dan Henson, CMO of General Electric
Marketing in the multidimensional firm of General Electric is no easy task. Watch an interview with Dan Henson, CMO of GE and hear his insights into marketing at this global powerhouse.
The National Basketball Association: Go East, Young Men
David J. Stern, the commissioner of the National Basketball Association and Chair Emeritus of the university's Board of Trustees, sat down to discuss the league's growing international appeal, what the 2008 Beijing Olympics will mean for the sport, and the possibility of international expansion.
Canadian Income Trusts Face Taxing Challenge
As the days get longer and the annual tax-filing deadline approaches, Benjamin Franklin's famous quip about the certainty of death and taxes should serve as an important reminder to investors who have flocked to Canadian income trusts.
The Automotive Sector in a Changing Global Economy
Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, former COO of Daimler-Chrysler and incoming Member of the Board of Management at Volkswagen AG, discusses changes in the global automative industry, including such drivers as technology and regulation.
TV Azteca: A Case Study of Corporate Governance in Mexico
The paper focuses on cases related to Mexican business man Ricardo Salinas Pliego to highlight the activism of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to safeguard shareholders.