Chapter 1:

1 - Describe what makes a great manager. What makes them stand out over an average manager.

Chapter 2:

2 - Complete the "Corporate Culture Preference Scale" on page 70 and 71 of your textbook and record your score below.

• Control Culture score ______
• Performance Culture score _____
• Relationship Culture score ____
• Responsive Culture score ____

What are your thoughts about your score and the type of corporate culture you are best suited for?

Chapter 6:

3 - What skills and knowledge do managers need to manage globally?

Chapter 8:

4 - You are the CEO of a company that is rapidly expanding globally. You have the opportunity to make a organizational structure that best fits the needs or your organization. How will you structure your organization and why (draw an organizational chart)? Use the following characteristics in your decision making.

Characteristics:

• Your company operates globally.
• Your company has three very distinctive products that have no relation to each other. Product A, Product B, Product C.
• Your products can be tailored for different local needs and culture
• Your organization is constantly doing projects that requires expertise from different parts of your organization.
• There are various functions that your company executes in its day-to-day operations. Such as finance, manufacturing, engineering, sales, human resources, procurement, legal, Information technology.