1. Discuss the most important decisions that must be made in (a) planning, (b) organizing, (c) leading, and (d) controlling to allow a manager to utilize organizational resources effectively and build a competitive advantage. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.
2. Assess how today's increasingly diverse workforce and environment can both help facilitate and hinder a manager's responsibilities in an organization. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.