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Intro to Business News is South-Western's service to provide summaries of the latest Business news stories. Review the brief summaries and, for stories of interest, select the full summary. |
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A widening cast of characters is being targeted in the ongoing options backdating scandal, as over 100 public companies--including giants like Broadcom, Apple, and Home Depot--have come under the watchful eye of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Sadly, everyday shareholders are finding out yet again how harmful corporate malfeasance is to their investment portfolios. (Updated December 2006) |
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In today's high-tech world, work teams can exist anyplace where there is access to a wireless network. And with globalization and outsourcing on the rise, workers in education, business, and government are increasingly utilizing virtual teams to coordinate people and projects--often from halfway around the world. (Updated May 2006) |
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Successful careers don't happen by accident: they are the result of careful personal planning and execution. Learn what leaders at top corporations have to say about mid-career strategies and how to take one's professional goals to the next level. (Updated February 2006) |
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An International Telework Association survey found that the number of teleworking employees grew from 41.3 million in 2003 to 44.4 million in 2005. But while the opportunity to work from home is growing, analysts say not everyone is well suited for this alternative work arrangement. (Updated January 2006) |
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For many professionals, leaving the office just in time to catch Letterman and Leno is becoming routine. With more and more workers clocking extensive hours on the job, there is a growing consensus among management gurus that the stuck-at-work experience is an epidemic—one symptomatic of serious organizational disorder. (Updated November 2005) |
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This article asks two questions: 1. What makes a successful leader? 2. What type of leader are you? The article attempts to address the first question using Tony Blair as an example. A short survey helps readers to answer the second question. (Updated November 2003) |
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This short article outlines the result of a survey of 750 senior IT executives. The key question: Can leadership be taught? (Updated November 2003) |
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