I am doing research on the company Patagonia and the CEO of the company Yvon Chouinard. I have never heard of the company but I've done a little research and really think the management style the founder believes in and has implemented is great and many other companies should follow. The questions I have been presented myself to have a starting point is:
Problem 1. Discuss the primary key facts and critical issues presented in the surfing equipment company Patagonia.
Problem 2. How does Patagonia provide a work environment and values that enhances the lives of their employees?
Problem 3. Is it possible for all companies to inspire Patagonia's level of loyalty by employees by providing work environments with similar benefits? Elaborate on a company who I think could benefit from their HR practices?
Problem 4. As the CEO of Patagonia, how would I deal with the criticism that you focus more on hiring employees that are social cause oriented, vs. the most talented and skilled employees?