1. Which organizational design discussed in this course do you see most often discussed in articles appearing in daily newspapers and other news sources? what seems to be the everyday usage of theidea of organization design.
What are the media implications of the "language demand-technology fit" concept?
a. text-based media are best for numeric, audio better for verbal, and use video only for visual
b. text-based media are best for numeric, audio and video better for verbal, and either text or video (but not audio) are good for visual
c. little difference among text, audio, or video media; face-to-face discussion best for numeric and visual
d. text-based media best for verbal-factual material, but not good for numeric or visual because of special characters required
2. Based on you experience, reading and other sources, what are some suggestions you can make to your classmates about how to manage up (manage your boss, investors, suppliers) in business?
3. How did Dansko’s founder Peter Kjellerup’s Dan- ish heritage affect the development of Dansko’s shoe line and its commitment to ethics and social responsibility?
4. The internet allows exporters and business people to broaden their customer base internationally while reducing many of the costs associated with international marketing. Examine this statement in reference to technology such as e-Commerce, social media, and other tools available to exporters.