Introduction
In this article I would try to compare both Camden – one of the best companies to work for in the United States according to FORTUNE® Magazine – and Game Stop – according to Forbes Magazine is one of the worst companies to work for in the U.S.
Camden Property Trust is a publicly traded multifamily company. Camden primarily owns, develops, acquires and manages multifamily apartment communities. As of 2011, Camden operates 197 properties consisting of approximately 67,452 apartment homes throughout the United States. With headquarters located in Houston, Texas and workforce totaling 1,800 employees, Camden is also listed on the S&P 400 and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Most recently, Camden placed 7th among FORTUNE® Magazine’s top “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the United States. Camden earned this award for the 4th consecutive year.
GameStop is a computer gaming company that got its foundation from series of the mergers. The first merger took place between Software ETC and Babbage LLC forming Babbage ETc, LLC which was later sold to Barns & Noble. In June of 2000, Babbage ETc merges with Funco after Funco was acquired by Barnes & Noble. Later in 2000, Funco changes its name to GameStop. GameStop will go on to repurchase itself from Barnes & Noble and will go ahead to acquire several other gaming companies to include, Electronic Boutique (EB Games) (2005), Rhino Video Games (2007), Micromania(2008) and Jolts Online Gaming(2009).
Comparison of Company Values
Camden Values GameStop Values
Lead by Example
Leading by example embodies Camden’s focus on results. Camden’s philosophy is to do what it takes to get a job completed. Leaders - especially those in charge of a project - are required to...
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...ss over the years. Camden builds value by maintaining a high-quality diverse portfolio of apartment homes focusing on the highest growth markets; employing capital recycling in maintaining portfolio while utilizing asset sales to fund acquisitions, development and share repurchases; and using conservative financial policies leading to sufficient liquidity and financial flexibility and maintaining positive and dynamic team work environment committed to being the best. Camden’s culture built on a dynamic pool of employees is key to its success.
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We focus on managing our business as efficiently as possible to continually improve the quality of our service and invest in growth
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