WeWork’s Dash for Cash

WeWork’s Dash for Cash

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The video discusses WeWork's financial challenges following the delay of its IPO, which was expected to provide significant funding. The company is now seeking alternative financing and is selling assets, including a private jet, to cut costs. New leadership is focusing on governance and reorganization, with several high-profile executive departures. These changes aim to address past governance issues and prepare the company for future challenges.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial financial plan for WeWork before the IPO was delayed?

To secure a $6 billion credit facility

To sell its private jet

To cut thousands of jobs

To reorganize its executive team

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which assets did WeWork plan to sell as part of its cost-cutting measures?

The $60 million Gulfstream jet

Its headquarters building

Its entire workforce

All of its office spaces

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the symbolic significance of WeWork's asset sales?

To make a statement about financial responsibility

To expand into new markets

To demonstrate a shift in company culture

To show commitment to sustainability

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What governance issue is highlighted in the WeWork saga?

Excessive CEO compensation

Insufficient focus on environmental policies

Lack of diversity in leadership

Overexpansion into international markets

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What changes are the new WeWork leaders implementing?

Launching a new product line

Reorganizing the executive team

Increasing employee benefits

Expanding the company's global presence