Questions from Business Foundation

Q: Explain how a team differs from a group, and describe the

Explain how a team differs from a group, and describe the six most common forms of teams. (1) How might the work of a task force or committee disrupt the normal chain of command in an organization? (2...

Q: Highlight the advantages and disadvantages of working in teams, and list

Highlight the advantages and disadvantages of working in teams, and list the characteristics of effective teams. (1) Is groupthink similar to peer pressure? Why or why not? (2) Is supporting a group d...

Q: Review the five stages of team development, and explain why conflict

Review the five stages of team development, and explain why conflict can arise in team settings. (1) How can a team leader know when to step in when conflict arises and when to step back and let the i...

Q: Explain the concept of an unstructured organization, and identify the major

Explain the concept of an unstructured organization, and identify the major benefits and challenges of taking this approach. (1) “Unstructured” organization is something of a contradiction in terms; a...

Q: Explain the systems perspective, and identify seven principles of systems thinking

Explain the systems perspective, and identify seven principles of systems thinking that can improve your skills as a manager. (1) Why are leverage points in a system so critical to understand? (2) Why...

Q: Identify the major organizations that facilitate international trade and the major trading

Identify the major organizations that facilitate international trade and the major trading blocs around the world. (1) Why do trade disputes sometimes take years to resolve? (2) If a country currently...

Q: Describe the value chain and value web concepts, and discuss the

Describe the value chain and value web concepts, and discuss the controversy over offshoring. Do U.S. companies have an obligation to keep jobs in the United States? Why or why not?

Q: Define supply chain management, and explain its strategic importance.

Define supply chain management, and explain its strategic importance. (1) Why can’t companies just stockpile huge inventories of all the parts and materials they need rather than carefully manage supp...

Q: Identify the major planning decisions in production and operations management.

Identify the major planning decisions in production and operations management. (1) Why is it essential to identify tasks in the critical path of a project? (2) How does mass customization help a compa...

Q: Explain the unique challenges of service delivery. (1)

Explain the unique challenges of service delivery. (1) How can technology help some service businesses address the challenge of scalability? (2) If customers are paying for a service, why should they...