Chapter 7 Get Involved #1

Explain, using a specific example (perhaps your own future business), how an organizational structure might evolve. How would you handle the issues of specialization, delegation of authority, and centralization? Which structure would you use? Explain your answers.

Chapter 8 Questions Check Your Progress #2 and #8

Differentiate among the terms operations, production, and manufacturing.

Define supply chain management and summarize the activities it involves.

Chapter 9 Questions Check Your Progress #6, #7, #8

• Contrast the assumptions of Theory X and Theory Y. Why has Theory Y replaced Theory X in management today?
• What is Theory Z?
• How can businesses apply Theory Z to the workplace?
• Identify and describe four job-design strategies.