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The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, the Bottom Line cuts through confusion, statistics and spin to present a clearer view of the business world, through discussion with peop...le running leading and emerging companies. When we constantly hear about revolutionising effect of technology on the business world, it's easy to forget that many people are suspicious of new innovations. Technophobia may stem from legitimate concerns, and it can hit companies working in the high-tech sphere, especially when communication doesn't keep pace with invention. The panel discusses fear of genetically modified crops, internet security and more. Also on the programme: working with people you don't like. They are the tricky ones, those with tough personalities and idiosyncratic habits. We hear how the bosses on our panel have dealt with difficult characters throughout their careers and how they manage these types today. This week Evan is joined by Eric Grosse, president of Expedia's Worldwide division; John Atkin, chief operating officer of Syngenta and John McLaren, chairman of Barchester Group.
The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, the Bottom Line cuts through confusion, statistics and spin to present a clearer view of the business world, through discussion with peop...le running leading and emerging companies. When we constantly hear about revolutionising effect of technology on the business world, it's easy to forget that many people are suspicious of new innovations. Technophobia may stem from legitimate concerns, and it can hit companies working in the high-tech sphere, especially when communication doesn't keep pace with invention. The panel discusses fear of genetically modified crops, internet security and more. Also on the programme: working with people you don't like. They are the tricky ones, those with tough personalities and idiosyncratic habits. We hear how the bosses on our panel have dealt with difficult characters throughout their careers and how they manage these types today. This week Evan is joined by Eric Grosse, president of Expedia's Worldwide division; John Atkin, chief operating officer of Syngenta and John McLaren, chairman of Barchester Group.
| Series: | The bottom line; Series 5 |
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| Episode | 7 |
| First transmission date: | 10-07-2010 |
| Published: | 2010 |
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| Duration: | 00:30:00 |
| Note: | BBC News Channel version |
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| Producer: | Neil Koenig |
| Presenter: | Evan Davis |
| Contributors: | John Atkin; Evan Davis; Eric Grosse; John McLaren |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Link to related site: | Radio 4 website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006sz6t BBC News website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00hzc0h/episodes/guide |
| Production number: | JOUA590Y |
| Videofinder number: | 81745 |
| Available to public: | no |
