Chapters 3 & 4 Discussion Questions

3-1 How does the concept of a global village affect organizations and managers?

3-2 Describe the different types of global organizations and the ways that organizations can go global.

3-3Should managers be parochialistic? Why or why not?

3-4 What are the managerial implications of Hofstede's research on cultural environments? The GLOBE study?

3-5 How might the cultural differences in the GLOBE dimensions affect how managers (a) use work groups, (b) develop goals/plans, (c) reward outstanding employee performance, and (d) deal with employee conflict?

3-6 How are social responsibility, social obligation, and social responsiveness different? Similar?

3-7 Should organizations be socially involved?

3-8 Describe how a manager would approach ethical decisions according to each of the three views on ethics.

3-9 Discuss specific ways managers can encourage ethical behavior.

3-10 How can organizational leaders be good role models when it comes to ethical behavior?

3-11 Is globalization good for business? For consumers? Discuss.

3-12 Which do you think would be a manager's best choice for shaping long-term ethical behavior: a written code of ethics combined with ethics training OR strong ethical leadership? Support your position.

4-1 Why is decision making often described as the essence of a manager's job?

4-2 Describe the eight steps in the decision-making process.

4-3 All of us bring biases to the decisions we make. What would be the drawbacks of having biases? Could there be any advantages to having biases? Explain. What are the implications for managerial decision making?

4-4 "Because managers have so many powerful decision-making tools to use, they should be able to make more rational decisions." Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?

4-5 Is there a difference between wrong decisions and bad decisions? Why do good managers sometimes make wrong decisions? Bad decisions? How might managers improve their decision-making skills?

4-6 Describe a decision you've made that closely aligns with the assumptions of perfect rationality. Compare this decision with the process you used to select your college. Did you depart from the rational model in your college decisions? Explain.

4-7 Explain how a manager might deal with making decisions under conditions of uncertainty.

4-8 Why do you think organizations have increased the use of groups for making decisions and when would you recommend using groups to make decisions?

4-9 Why does a decision maker need to be creative? In which steps of the decision-making process is creativity likely to be most important?

4-10 What is big data? How can managers effectively use big data to improve their decision making? Should managers be cautious in using big data?

4-11 Today's world is chaotic and fast-paced. How does time pressure affect managerial decision making? What can managers do to still be good decision makers under such conditions?

4-12 Discuss the pros and cons of managers using technology to help make decisions.

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