This case study is about Genentech which was founded in 1976 with a mission of discovering, developing, manufacturing and commercializing life enhancing and lifesaving medicines for patients with unmet needs. It has become one of the leading biotechnology company known for its development and commercialization of new bio-therapeutic products. Genentech has been recognized as one of the best companies to work with in US due to their proactive approach to developing and operating programs that support their employees. The company has invested in extensive programs that promote a safe and healthy workplace as well as healthy lifestyles for their employees. One of the wellness options they provide is Club Genentech which provides a wide variety of fitness and wellness options for headquartered employees. Employees working at the other facilities are paid for their fitness activities. Other programs like weight watchers or the flu vaccination shows how much importance is given to a healthy and balanced lifestyle by the company to the health of not only the consumers but also the employees.
This case study is about the Canine Corporations for Independence (CCI) which is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to physically or mentally disabled people through highly trained dogs. These Canine Companions provide ongoing support and partnership therefore improving the quality of life of disabled people. The Corporation works through fundraising, service clubs and donations. Canine dogs are given two week training after which they are matched with their human user to know that they work well with each other. CCI train four types of assistance teams namely service teams, skilled companion teams, facility teams, and hearing team. All of these teams helps in the training and contribute in helping disabled people. There are many CCI volunteers who are involved in raising and training puppies for this purpose. These puppies go everywhere with their owners like for groceries, restaurants, work etc. When their training period is completed they are handed over to the training center. Many of the people get attached to the dogs while raising them but they feel satisfied when they see smile on a disabled person’s face. Volunteerism is not limited to raising puppies but people can also visit these centers personally and donate money.
This case study is about the merger of Disney and Pixar which were expected to have far reaching results as the CEO believed that the through this merger they could use computer animation to create full-length movies. Pixar studios believe that every movie should get the best efforts of the company by hiring brainy staff of animators, storytellers and technologists. Pixar make their film with an aim of best story-telling which will give people a good laugh and bringing the animated objects to life. The merger helped in getting innovative technology reflecting both technical creativity and animation creativity. Pixar Animation Studios and its employees have received many awards and nominations for animated films, commercials and technical contributions. The employees at Pixar studios are granted the creative freedom which is needed to excel in their work. The progressive working environment at the company has attracted, motivated and retained quality employees.
