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06/23/2026
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Spain's supermarket retailer Mercadona, employee training, productivity and efficiency
01/07/2008
Supermarket retailer Mercadona is known for employee training, profit sharing with employees, and high productivity. It provides a new direction for Spain's business to improve productivity and efficiency. Most employees have full time contracts in comparison to many Spanish businesses where temporary workers and temporary contracts are the norm. Mercadona makes a large investment in employee training.
Grouped Articles
Spanish Supermarket Chain Finds Recipe
Wall Street Journal 10/24/2012
Growing Reliance on Temps Holds Back Japan's Rebound
Wall Street Journal 01/07/2008
A U.S. Recovery Built on Low-Paying Jobs
BusinessWeek 02/24/2011
Dangerous conditions for temporary workers at nuclear plants in Japan
01/07/2008
Grouped Articles
Day Laborers Brave Risks at Japanâs Nuclear Plants
New York Times 04/09/2011
Japanâs Leader Defends Handling of Nuclear Crisis
New York Times 04/30/2011
Growing Reliance on Temps Holds Back Japan's Rebound
Wall Street Journal 01/07/2008
The Rise of the Permanent Temp Economy
New York Times 01/26/2013
The Pakistan Army and the U.S.
01/07/2008
The increasingly difficult position of General Kayani as he loses support from the rank and file in the army and junior officers on the issue of cooperation with the U.S. Admiral Mullen's criticism of Pakistan after the attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Kabul with the help of Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI.
Grouped Articles
Pakistan Vote to Test Army's Willingness to Cede Power
Wall Street Journal 05/09/2013
Ex-Envoy Says Misunderstanding Runs on Both Sides of U.S.-Pakistan Ties
New York Times 10/22/2013
Visiting Pakistan, Hagel Seeks to Shore Up Alliance
New York Times 12/09/2013
Pakistani forces kill alleged organizer of school massacre - The Washington Post
Washington Post 12/27/2014
Hamid Gul, 78, Dies; Backed Militants in Leading Pakistan Spy Agency
New York Times 08/16/2015
General Kayani Is Said to Cling to Job in Pakistan
New York Times 06/15/2011
Temporary workers in Japan
01/07/2008
Temporary workers reached 30% by 2007 in Japan. This has a large effect on consumer spending in Japan. Some temporary workers at Hino Motors earn $10 an hour.
Grouped Articles
Many in Japan Are Outsourcing Themselves
New York Times 07/21/2010
Mass Cuts of Temp Workers Pose a Tough Test for Europe
Wall Street Journal 03/12/2009
Growing Reliance on Temps Holds Back Japan's Rebound
Wall Street Journal 01/07/2008
The Rise of the Permanent Temp Economy
New York Times 01/26/2013
Rodney O'Neal of Delphi Automotive
01/07/2008
Rodney O'Neal takes Delphi through the transition from being a part of General Motors, through bankruptcy, and regeneration as an independent company with worldwide operations in a competitive environment.
Grouped Articles
Auto-Parts Industry Thrives by Shift to High Tech Gear
Wall Street Journal 11/17/2013
Delphi Chief Rodney O'Neal to Retire
Wall Street Journal 09/10/2014
Delphi Automotiveâs C.E.O., on Detours and Opportunity
New York Times 01/05/2013
Wall Street Journal 01/07/2008
India-Pakistan relations
01/06/2008
Grouped Articles
Pakistan Gives Sharif a Mandate
Wall Street Journal 05/12/2013
Pakistan Vote Inspires Measured Optimism in India
New York Times 05/13/2013
Pakistani Leader Pursues India Ties
Wall Street Journal 05/15/2013
Ex-Envoy Says Misunderstanding Runs on Both Sides of U.S.-Pakistan Ties
New York Times 10/22/2013
New York Times 06/11/2010
In India, U.S. Envoy Cites ‘Common Threat’
New York Times 04/09/2009
Ford Explorer 2010- new model as a crossover.
01/06/2008
Ford hopes to revive the dying Explorer brand as a crossover built on the Taurus architectural base. The big change is in looks, and a fuel efficency jump from 15 to 25. Can Ford pull this off?
Grouped Articles
Ford Is Hoping to Give the Once-Great Explorer a Second Life
New York Times 05/27/2010
Hybrids' Unlikely Rival: Plain Old Cars
BusinessWeek 02/23/2012
Ford's EcoBoost Engine Excites Marketer
New York Times 01/06/2008
Ford Hints at New Explorer With Concept
New York Times 01/06/2008
Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E., Pakistan and the Taliban.
01/06/2008
Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E. and Pakistan were the only three countries that recvognized the Taliban regime when it came to power. And the Saudis fear a blowback closer to home with a military push on the Taliban. Pakistan fears that with a military push by the USA the Taliban will move south into Baluchistan province of Pakistan.
Grouped Articles
Leader of Pakistani Taliban Killed in Drone Strike
Wall Street Journal 11/02/2013
U.S. Options in Pakistan Limited
Washington Post 05/04/2009
Wall Street Journal 06/10/2014
Pakistani forces kill alleged organizer of school massacre - The Washington Post
Washington Post 12/27/2014
How the Pakistani Taliban Became a Deadly Force
New York Times 12/16/2014
WikiLeaks Shows a Saudi Obsession With Iran
New York Times 07/16/2015
Playing the Game-Pakistan army and intelligence services use American money to finance the Taliban and obtain American aid to fight the Taliban.
01/06/2008
Report by Dexter Filkins of the NYT.
Grouped Articles
U.S. Options in Pakistan Limited
Washington Post 05/04/2009
Wall Street Journal 06/10/2014
Pakistani forces kill alleged organizer of school massacre - The Washington Post
Washington Post 12/27/2014
How the Pakistani Taliban Became a Deadly Force
New York Times 12/16/2014
New York Times 09/07/2008
New York Times 09/07/2008
China's prime minister Li Keqiang
01/06/2008
Grouped Articles
China Previews Rising Leadership
Wall Street Journal 08/22/2011
Beijing Signals a Shift on Economic Policy
New York Times 05/24/2013
Chinaâs Economy, Back on Track
New York Times 10/04/2013
Li Keqiang Named Chinaâs Prime Minister
New York Times 11/15/2012
Xi Jinping Offers Few Hints of a Shift in Direction in China
New York Times 11/15/2012
Ex-Leader Wins in Beijing Power Play
Wall Street Journal 11/16/2012
The World Bank and the Development Research Center (DRC) Report "China: 2030"
01/06/2008
A government Chinese think tank, the DRC, and the World Bank collaborate to write a report on the best future direction for China's economy. World Bank president Zoellick's suggestion for writing this report was endorsed by Li Keqiang, who will become the new prime minister of China.
Grouped Articles
Beijing Signals a Shift on Economic Policy
New York Times 05/24/2013
Wall Street Journal 07/01/2013
The Slowing of Two Economic Giants
New York Times 07/14/2013
Wall Street Journal 07/15/2013
Wall Street Journal 03/29/2010
Fixing a Perception Gap for the Underappreciated G-20
Wall Street Journal 08/27/2013
India, Pakistan, Mexico and the achievements of Norman Borlaug, plant scientist.
01/06/2008
Norman Borlaug, a Minnesotan who was at Texas A&M since 1984, did the hard work that led to new rust resistant varieties of wheat that increased production.
Grouped Articles
Norman Borlaug, Plant Scientist Who Fought Famine, Dies at 95
New York Times 09/14/2009
Economist 09/17/2009
A Passage to India-Pakistan Peace
Wall Street Journal 04/16/2012
New York Times 01/06/2008
GM (General Motors) its soccer sponsorship and image outside the U.S.
01/07/2008
GM's sponsorship of British soccer club Manchester United.
Grouped Articles
GM Alters, Then Signs Deal With Soccer Club
Wall Street Journal 07/31/12
GM Ends Job Bank; Chrysler Warns Suppliers
Wall Street Journal 01/29/09
Could GM's Salvation Be Stuff of Science Fiction?
Wall Street Journal 01/07/08
Starbucks strategies
01/07/2008
Grouped Articles
Starbucks Aims to Double U.S. Food Sales
Wall Street Journal 12/05/14
Starbucks, Facing a Saturated Market, Looks to the High End
New York Times 12/04/14
Starbucks Brews Plan to Enter India
Wall Street Journal 01/14/11
Wall Street Journal 02/16/11
Grounds for Concern at Starbucks
Wall Street Journal 05/03/11
Starbucks Sees New Growth on the Card
Wall Street Journal 01/17/12
Starbucks performance
01/07/2008
Grouped Articles
Starbucks Unveils New Coffee Makers
Wall Street Journal 03/09/12
Starbucks Aims to Double U.S. Food Sales
Wall Street Journal 12/05/14
McDonald's Takes On A Weakened Starbucks
Wall Street Journal 01/07/08
Starbucks Shares Rise as CEO Returns
Wall Street Journal 01/09/08
Howard Schultz's Grande Challenge
BusinessWeek 01/09/08
Starbucks management
01/07/2008
Grouped Articles
Starbucks Sees New Growth on the Card
Wall Street Journal 01/17/12
In the Ordinary Silicon Valley Is Finding the Next Big Thing
New York Times 08/14/12
Starbucks Plays to Local Chinese Tastes
Wall Street Journal 12/03/12
McDonald's Takes On A Weakened Starbucks
Wall Street Journal 01/07/08
Howard Schultz's Grande Challenge
BusinessWeek 01/09/08
Temporary workers in Germany
01/07/2008
A surge in temporary workers in Germany who are paid less and do not have the same benefits as regular workers.
Grouped Articles
German elections pit Merkel, challenger over poverty problems - The Washington Post
Washington Post 09/17/13
Europe's Easy-Money Policy Snubs German Savers
Wall Street Journal 11/25/13
Americanized Labor Policy Is Spreading in Europe
New York Times 12/03/13
Amazon Wage Dispute Spreads Beyond Germany
Wall Street Journal 12/17/13
Mass Cuts of Temp Workers Pose a Tough Test for Europe
Wall Street Journal 03/12/09
Temp Work Booms in Germany, to Laborâs Chagrin
New York Times 04/19/11
Delphi Automotive strategy
01/07/2008
Grouped Articles
Auto-Parts Industry Thrives by Shift to High Tech Gear
Wall Street Journal 11/17/13
Delphi Chief Rodney O'Neal to Retire
Wall Street Journal 09/10/14
Delphi Focuses on Markets for Green and Safe Technology
Wall Street Journal 12/05/11
Delphi Automotiveâs C.E.O., on Detours and Opportunity
New York Times 01/05/13
Wall Street Journal 01/07/08
Wall Street Journal 01/16/08
A much diminished Al Quaeda in Afghanistan next to a growing Taliban focussed on local issues.
01/06/2008
This factors into whether it makes sense for the US to commit large forces in Afghanistan with no clear mission as General Powell suggests.
Grouped Articles
Leader of Pakistani Taliban Killed in Drone Strike
Wall Street Journal 11/02/13
Wall Street Journal 06/10/14
Around an Invisible Leader, Taliban Power Shifts
New York Times 12/28/14
Unruly Factions Hurt Taliban’s Bid to Capture Afghan Hearts, and Territory
New York Times 01/02/15
Taliban Leader Mullah Omar Is Dead, Afghan Spy Agency Says
Wall Street Journal 07/30/15
Al Qaeda's Diminished Role Stirs Afghan Troop Debate
Wall Street Journal 10/06/09
Ford management 2010-2016
01/06/2008
Grouped Articles
Ford's No. 2 Steps Into the Limelight
Wall Street Journal 09/29/13
Ford Appoints New Senior Executives
Wall Street Journal 11/06/13
Ford's Operating Chief Mark Fields Set to Become CEO This Year
Wall Street Journal 04/21/14
Ford Moves Ford Credit CFO Michael Seneski to Director of Corporate Strategy
Wall Street Journal 11/10/15
Search Begins for Next CEO at Ford
Wall Street Journal 12/06/11
Ford Succession Will Test Mettle
Wall Street Journal 12/07/11
Ford's new models after the GM-Chrysler bankruptcies.
01/06/2008
Ford's Taurus, Fiesta and other new models.
Grouped Articles
Ford's Mulally Sees a Taurus in His Future
Wall Street Journal 06/24/09
GM, Ford Gird for Small-Car Showdown as Consumers Shun SUVs
Wall Street Journal 12/08/09
Ford’s Bet: It’s a Small World After All
New York Times 01/10/10
Ford's global future rides on next generation Focus. Compact Sedan platform ams at lowest cost.
Detroit News 01/11/10
Ford Is Hoping to Give the Once-Great Explorer a Second Life
New York Times 05/27/10
Putting the Luxe Back in Lincoln
Wall Street Journal 06/27/10
Setting a new direction for the Arab and Muslim world.
01/06/2008
Obama's Cairo speech set the tone. But realities on the ground such as achieving reconciliation and efforts to work together among all political parties and factions as the US leaves Iraq, is crucial to set a new direction on the ground. Friedman says Iraq, Pakistan and Afghaistan are part of the same war. And he points out what other experts are saying that in Afghanistan what is done there stays there. Baghdad has the potential for setting anew direction for the Muslim world, as it has been a centre of education, culture and influence in the Muslim world, in the manner Cairo has.
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 09/25/15
Wall Street Journal 06/03/09
Addressing Muslim World, Obama Pushes Mideast Peace
New York Times 06/05/09
Iran President and Challenger Clash in Debate
New York Times 06/04/09
President Obama's Cairo Appeal
Washington Post 06/05/09
Wall Street Journal 06/04/09
The wisdom of Chuck Hagel as America faces difficult choices in South Asia and other parts of the world.
01/06/2008
Chuck Hagel talks about how the US must partner with other countries, to solve common problems we face with other large countries around the world. He says President Johnson told Senator Russell that the Vietnam war was not winnable but he did not want to be the first President to lose a war. He says its not about winning or losing anymore, which is a 20th century response to the new 21st century. He points to the interconnectedness and shared interests of all nations that makes it not ours to win or lose. The situation in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan and the US involvement costing upwards of one trillion dollars by one estimate, and the severe budget deficts at home in the US.
Grouped Articles
âBeyond War,â by David Rohde
New York Times 05/03/13
Ex-Envoy Says Misunderstanding Runs on Both Sides of U.S.-Pakistan Ties
New York Times 10/22/13
Washington Post 11/17/14
White House seeks a stronger hand at Pentagon to manage crises - The Washington Post
Washington Post 11/25/14
Hagel Resigns Under Pressure as Global Crises Test Pentagon
New York Times 11/24/14
Chuck Hagel Says About-Face on Syria Hurt Obama’s Credibility
New York Times 12/18/15
India-Pakistan trade relations
01/06/2008
Grouped Articles
Pakistan Gives Sharif a Mandate
Wall Street Journal 05/12/13
Pakistan Vote Inspires Measured Optimism in India
New York Times 05/13/13
Pakistani Leader Pursues India Ties
Wall Street Journal 05/15/13
Ex-Envoy Says Misunderstanding Runs on Both Sides of U.S.-Pakistan Ties
New York Times 10/22/13
Wall Street Journal 04/11/12
Before Taking Office in India, Modi Sends an Invitation to Pakistan
New York Times 05/21/14
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