Questions from General Business Management

Q: Use the theories discussed in the chapter to debate the ethical issues

Use the theories discussed in the chapter to debate the ethical issues involved in the way the Westland/ Hallmark Meat Co. business operated.

Q: How did your supervisor’s approach to management affect your attitudes and behavior

How did your supervisor’s approach to management affect your attitudes and behavior? For example, how well did you perform as a subordinate and how motivated were you?

Q: Also use the theories to discuss the ethical issues involved in the

Also use the theories to discuss the ethical issues involved in the way the meat-packing business is being conducted today.

Q: Search the web for changes occurring in the meatpacking business.

Search the web for changes occurring in the meatpacking business.

Q: What norms do members of this organization follow?

What norms do members of this organization follow?

Q: Who seems to have played an important role in creating the culture

Who seems to have played an important role in creating the culture?

Q: In what ways is the organizational culture communicated to organizational members?

In what ways is the organizational culture communicated to organizational members?

Q: What values are emphasized in this culture?

What values are emphasized in this culture?

Q: Warren Buffett is known for his “hands off” management style

Warren Buffett is known for his “hands off” management style when it comes to managing his own management team. Do you think this strategy has helped him become so successful? Explain your reasoning....

Q: Do you think Buffett is high or low on emotional intelligence?

Do you think Buffett is high or low on emotional intelligence? Why do you think this?