Opel’s rescue: strategy or emotion?
- Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Prof. Dr. Taco van Someren talks about the rescue of Opel by supplier Magna. Despite the crisis, age-old human behavior continues to dominate: emotion and reason alternate with each other.
"In Opel’s case, once again has been decided in favor of the short-lived retention of jobs."
prof. dr. Taco C.R. van Someren
Center for Sustainability
Nyenrode & RTL Masterclass: Strategic Energy Procurement
- Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Strategic energy procurement is currently high on the agenda of major business consumers. In response to this, Nyenrode and RTL, in partnership with the energy company NUON, organized a masterclass on strategic energy procurement on 27 May 2009.
"It struck me that many companies are still wrestling with the question of what energy really means for their own business."
Prof. Dr. Ing. Jacques J.A.M. Reijniers MBA
Grief at Nyenrode on death of Karel Van Miert
- Thursday, June 25, 2009
The Nyenrode Business Universiteit, the Nieuwe Compagnie van Verre (NCV) student association and the Voortgezette Compagnie van Verre (VCV) alumni association are stunned by the death of Professor Karel Van Miert. In 2000, he succeeded Mrs Neelie Kroes as President of Nyenrode and held that position until 2003.
"Students and staff share precious memories of a well-loved tutor and a remarkable colleague."