Many students say they would like to be a manager someday. Here are some questions to get you thinking like a manager.

1. Would you like to work for a large firm or a small business? Private or public? In an office or out in the field? Give your reasons for each answer.

2. What type of leader would you be? What type of a leader would you most enjoy working with?

3. Do you see any problems with a participative (democratic) leadership style? Can you see a manager getting frustrated when he or she exercises less control over others?

4. Can someone who is trained to give orders (like a military sergeant) be retrained to be a participative leader? How? What problems may emerge?