1. Explain the difference between a firm's formal organization and its informal organization. Why are both types of organization important to managers?
2. The selection of a proper site for a business facility is important in the production and operations management processes. Identify and discuss 3 factors that influence the selection of a site.
3. Compare the assumptions of Theory X and Theory Y in managing employees. How do these different assumptions influence management styles?
4. List the 3 generations in the workplace today and provide at least 2 characteristics of each generation that affect their motivation.
5. Dramatic changes in the US labor force will make the work of human resource managers more interesting and more difficult in the future. Identify and describe 3 trends that will challenge future human resource managers.
6. Identify and discuss 3 controversial employee-management issues that businesses face today.