$1.$ While reading the case opening, "The Road to Hell... $($A$),"$ consider how the culture affects Baker's sense of who he is and how his cultural expectations could impact his interactions in an upcoming meeting with Rennalls.

$2.$ At the start of the second part, John Baker welcomes Matt Rennalls into his office and discusses his impending career move to Canada. Then he emphasizes a need to conduct a "final chat" with Rennalls because he is $"10$ years older...and able to give $[$Rennalls$]$ the benefit of $[$his$]$ longer experience in preparation for $[$Rennalls$\text{'}]$ upcoming promotion. What went wrong in the conversation between Mr$.$ Baker and Matt Rennalls? How did Baker$$s values affect his managerial decisions and communication style?

$3.$ In the third part of the case, John Baker returns to the office to say farewell. He learns that Matt Renalls has sent a letter of resignation, and a copy is in his $"$in tray." In the letter, Rennalls discusses the reasons for his resignation. As you read "The Road to Hell... $($C$),"$ think about how values and norms of each man may have impacted Rennalls decision to resign?