Questions from Management Science

Q: Why do you think organizations have increased the use of groups for

Why do you think organizations have increased the use of groups for making decisions and when would you recommend using groups to make decisions?

Q: Why does a decision maker need to be creative? In which

Why does a decision maker need to be creative? In which steps of the decision-making process is creativity likely to be most important?

Q: Contrast formal with informal planning.

Contrast formal with informal planning.

Q: What role does, and should, technology play in planning?

What role does, and should, technology play in planning?

Q: Discuss why planning is beneficial.

Discuss why planning is beneficial.

Q: Describe in detail the six-step strategic management process.

Describe in detail the six-step strategic management process.

Q: What is a SWOT analysis, and why is it important to

What is a SWOT analysis, and why is it important to managers?

Q: “Organizations that fail to plan are planning to fail.” Agree

“Organizations that fail to plan are planning to fail.” Agree or disagree? Explain your position.

Q: Under what circumstances do you believe MBO would be most useful?

Under what circumstances do you believe MBO would be most useful? Discuss.

Q: Describe how managers can plan in today’s dynamic environment.

Describe how managers can plan in today’s dynamic environment.