1. Select a company in an industry that interests you. Discuss the forces in the task environment affecting the company. In your opinion, which forces are exerting the most pressure on the company?
2. What has been your observation or experience about making decisions as part of a group?
Does the experience tend to be frustrating, challenging, inspiring, energizing…? Why?
What advice would you give to a new manager to help him/her be effective when it comes to making decisions as a group?
3. List and briefly explain the four qualities of effective plans proposed by Henri Fayol.
4. Pick an industry with which you are familiar. In your opinion, out of the major forces of the general/macro environment listed. Which are the top three forces managers in this industry should monitor most closely? Why?
