5. We outlined several proactive responses that organizations can make to the environment. What examples have you seen recently of an organizations responding effectively to its environment? Did the effectiveness of the response depend on whether the organization was facing a threat or an opportunity?

6. Select two organizations that interest you. Do some research and talk with an employee or two, if possible. How would you characterize the cultures they have? Write a paragraph that describes each culture.

7. When you visited colleges to select one to attend, were there cultural differences in the campuses that made a difference in your choice? Did these differences help you decide which college to attend?