Management

Management in all business areas and human organization activity is the act of getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives. Management comprises planning, organizing, staffing, leading or directing, and controlling an organization (a group of one or more people or entities) or effort for the purpose of accomplishing a goal.

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The sign marking the MF Global Holdings Ltd. offices at 52nd Street in midtown Manhattan is seen in New York
Analysis: Criminal probe trail going cold at MF Global

By Reuters

When commodities brokerage MF Global imploded, the FBI and federal prosecutors were quick to launch an investigation to pursue what seemed obvious to outspoken regulators and lawmakers: laws were broken and crimes were committed. (6:00 pm)

MORE TOPICS: SEC, GOLDMAN SACHS, COURT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FCStone needs volume rise for moves to pay off

By Reuters UK

INTL FCStone <INTL.O> needs trading volumes in global commodity markets to pick up in order to benefit from its customer base expansion following the collapse of rival MF Global Holdings Ltd <MFGLQ.PK> and from a rash of acquisitions, executives said on Thursday. (5:49 pm)

Bobby Kotick, Chief Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard, speaks at the Reuters Global Media Summit in New York
Activision Blizzard Beats Expectations on Strength of 'World of Warcraft,' 'Call of Duty' Titles

By IBTimes

Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI), the large video game maker, beat analysts' expectations as it retained more "World of Warcraft" subscribers and had massive retail sales for its "Call of Duty" title. (5:21 pm)

MORE TOPICS: RETAIL SALES, RETAIL

Preview: China’s Trade Balance A Gauge for Global Demand

By FX Times

As we head towards the end of the week we continue to see general risk sentiment positive as our most basic measure of sentiment - the S&P 500 futures - continues to push towards fresh highs multi-month highs. (5:17 pm)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, TRADE BALANCE

Greek deal and U.S. optimism lift European shares

By Reuters UK

European shares climbed to end near six-month highs on Thursday after losses in the previous three sessions, with encouraging U.S. economic figures and an austerity package agreed by Greek policymakers prompting investors to buy cyclical stocks. (3:42 pm)

MORE TOPICS: UNEMPLOYMENT, TELECOMS, EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK

Thomas stormed away from a group of reporters after being asked about his Facebook posts.
Tim Thomas Facebook Controversy Picks Up Steam

By IBTimes

Bruins goaltender and reigning Conn Smythe Winner Tim Thomas refused to speak with reporters today after making controversial remarks on his Facebook page on Wednesday. (3:08 pm)

MORE TOPICS: GERMANY, FACEBOOK, WHITE HOUSE, BILLBOARD

FBI File on Steve Jobs
FBI File on Steve Jobs: Reality Distortion, Sculley Fight and More

By IBTimes

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has posted a 191-page file on its website concerning the background investigation of the founder of Apple, Steve Jobs. Jobs was being considered for a presidential appointment to the President's Export Council of George Bush Sr. in 1991. (2:53 pm)

MORE TOPICS: STEVE JOBS, FBI

Company logo shown at headquarters for Oracle Corp shown in Redwood City
Oracle Buying Taleo for $1.9B as Cloud War Brews

By Reuters

Oracle Corp agreed to buy Taleo Corp, a maker of Web-based software for recruiting employees, for about $1.9 billion, as technology giants battle for the top spot in the fast-growing cloud computing market. (2:28 pm)

MORE TOPICS: MARC BENIOFF, ORACLE, CLOUD COMPUTING, INVESTMENT

Top Business Trends of 2012: Wharton Experts Weigh In
Top Business Trends of 2012: Wharton Experts Weigh In

By Wharton Exec. Ed

What's new for 2012? Wharton faculty share insider perspectives on issues that could affect your organization and your career in the new year. (1:54 pm)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, TWITTER, FACEBOOK, INDIA

Strategy Accelerators: Practices that Work
Strategy Accelerators: Practices that Work

By Wharton Exec. Ed

Nano Tools for Leaders® are fast, effective leadership tools that you can learn and start using in less than 15 minutes — with the potential to significantly impact your success as a leader and the engagement and productivity of the people you lead. (1:47 pm)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA

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