Discussion #1 - From the nineteenth century to now, management theorists (gurus) have enhanced our understanding of management and motivation. Conduct academic research and select one of these to report about on the forum. Evaluate the pros and cons of the theory they promoted. Pick a theorist another team member has not reported on; there are at least twenty-five of them from Henri Fayol to now!
Discussion #2 - In our work experiences, we may have worked with both good managers and poor managers. Select two management skills that you believe are important for a manager to practice and explain why you selected these two.
Discussion #3 - Define the term "dominant culture", and in your own words give an example of an aspect of dominant culture in current American society. How does this feature of dominant culture function within our society? How did it function during the postwar era in the United States? What are some of the values or mores present within this aspect of dominant culture?
Discussion #4 - Explain how popular culture has "no fixed forms". What does this mean? Given the problematic nature of studying popular culture, because it is largely based on the tastes or favoritisms of social groups, we will discuss the ever-changing nature of popular culture. Give examples, in your own words, of how popular culture underwent major shifts during the postwar era, using chapters 1 and 5 from your textbook, and the selected library readings as a guide.