Questions from General Business Management


Q: In response to security threats in today’s world, the U.

In response to security threats in today’s world, the U.S. government federalized airport security workers. Many argued that simply making screeners federal workers would not solve the root problem: b...

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Q: A recent Gallup survey shows that highly educated workers are significantly less

A recent Gallup survey shows that highly educated workers are significantly less likely to be engaged than are those with a high school diploma or less. What might be some reasons for this lower level...

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Q: If you were a manager responsible for floor cleaning products at a

If you were a manager responsible for floor cleaning products at a consumer products company, how might you apply crowdsourcing to identify a new product that would meet customer needs?

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Q: Research on team interactions described in the chapter indicates that when people

Research on team interactions described in the chapter indicates that when people eat lunch at 12-person tables, they are more productive and collaborative than when they eat at 4-person tables, even...

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Q: Social entrepreneurship is a growing phenomenon. Do you believe that for

Social entrepreneurship is a growing phenomenon. Do you believe that for-profit businesses can have a social mission? Should they do so, if it means hurting profits?

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Q: By the time that an online or mobile business starts noticeably losing

By the time that an online or mobile business starts noticeably losing customers, it is often too late to turn things around. If you were the creator of a successful game app, such as Angry Birds or i...

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Q: Imagine yourself as a potential member of a team responsible for designing

Imagine yourself as a potential member of a team responsible for designing a new package for a breakfast cereal. Do you think interpersonal skills would be equally important if the team is organized f...

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Q: If a male manager changes his behaviors to incorporate elements of interactive

If a male manager changes his behaviors to incorporate elements of interactive leadership more common to female managers, can he still be an “authentic” leader? Discuss.

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Q: Studies of women leaders suggest that many of them view power differently

Studies of women leaders suggest that many of them view power differently than men do and prefer a collaborative, relationship-oriented use of power. If this is the case, what does it suggest about wo...

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Q: What skills and abilities does a manager need to lead effectively in

What skills and abilities does a manager need to lead effectively in a virtual environment? Do you believe a leader with a consideration style or an initiating-structure style would be more successful...

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