Navigating Amazon's Turbulent Waters

This chapter explores the recent layoffs at Amazon, focusing on their impact on the company's HR and consumer devices divisions amid declining e-commerce revenues. It examines the balance between innovation in sectors like AWS and robotics versus the challenges faced by its retail operations, inviting scrutiny of Amazon's corporate identity and strategic direction. The dialogue also highlights the implications of Amazon's unique organizational structure and leadership dynamics as the company attempts to realign its priorities for profitability.