Chinese move on world auto brands

Volvo

Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. is said to be interested in bidding for Ford’s Sweden-based brand. Geely, China’s largest private automaker, is also interested.

Opel

Beijing Automotive tried to acquire GM’s Opel brand in May, but failed.

Hummer

Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co., a heavy equipment manufacturer, has agreed to buy Hummer from GM at $500 million. The deal, however, may face objections from Chinese regulators.

Saab

If three current bidders can’t finalize a deal, Beijing Automotive also wants to bid on Saab Cars, a Swedish division of General Motors.

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Bad leaders: common traits

Harvard Business Review recently published a report indicating the "10 most common leadership shortcomings".

This list was based on analysis of 360-degree feedback data on 11,000 leaders, from which they evaluated the 10% least effective leaders.

The shortcomings are ranked by size of difference between successful and unsuccessful leader scores.

1. Lack energy and enthusiasm
2. Accept their own mediocre performance
3. Lack clear vision and direction
4. Have poor judgment
5. Don’t collaborate
6. Don’t follow the standards they set for others
7. Resist new ideas
8. Don’t learn from mistakes
9. Lack interpersonal skills
10. Fail to develop others

Tags: leadership

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Bad leaders: common traits

Harvard Business Review recently published a report indicating the "10 most common leadership shortcomings".

This list was based on analysis of 360-degree feedback data on 11,000 leaders, from which they evaluated the 10% least effective leaders.

The shortcomings are ranked by size of difference between successful and unsuccessful leader scores.

1. Lack energy and enthusiasm
2. Accept their own mediocre performance
3. Lack clear vision and direction
4. Have poor judgment
5. Don’t collaborate
6. Don’t follow the standards they set for others
7. Resist new ideas
8. Don’t learn from mistakes
9. Lack interpersonal skills
10. Fail to develop others

Tags: leadership

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