Chapter 1
1. Identify and describe a great manager. What makes him or her stand out from the crowd?
2. Have you ever seen or worked for an ineffective manager? Describe the cause and the consequences of the ineffectiveness.
3. Describe in as much detail as possible how the Internet and globalization affect your daily life.
4. Identify some examples of how different organizations collaborate across boundaries.
5. Name a great organization. How do you think management do to improve it?
A. How does today’s business world compare with the one of 40 years ago? What is different about today, and what is not so different?
B. In what situations are quantitative management concepts and tools applicable?
Chapter 2
1) This chapter’s opening quote by Peter Drucker said, “ The essence of a business is outside itself.” What do you think this means? Do you agree?
Chapter 3
• Identify some risky decisions you have made. Why did you take the risks? How did they work out? Looking back, what did you learn?
• Discuss the potential advantages and disadvantages of using a group to make decisions. Give examples from your experience.