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Challenge 1:

Managing for Competitive Advantage- Staying Ahead of rivals: -List a company who is staying ahead of their rivals. How is this company exceling in each of these areas? -Innovation: -Being Responsive to Customers: -Quality: -Efficiency:

Challenge 2:

Managing for Diversity. The future won’t resemble the past -What different kinds of diversity are there in the workplace (list as many types as you can think of)? -How can you be prepared for working in a diverse environment?

Challenge 3:

Managing for Globalization- The Expanding Management Universe -If you are going to a meeting in another country, how will you make sure you are prepared to meet the cultural norms and expectations of that country?

Challenge 4:

Managing for information Technology What are some ways businesses are utilizing technology to make them more successful (list multiple ways)?

Challenge 5:

Managing for Ethical Standards -List a company you have heard of with an ethical issue. What was the issue? How could it have been avoided? What were the ramifications for the business and others involved (customers, etc.)?

Challenge 6:

Managing for Sustainability: -Name a company that is doing the right thing when it comes to sustainability. What are they doing? Do you think companies have sustainability programs because it is the right thing or because of the perception that they are doing the right thing?

Challenge 7:

Managing for Happiness and Meaningfulness OD -List a company you have heard of with an ethical issue. What was the issue? How could it have been avoided? What were the ramifications for the business and others involved (customers, etc.)? Challenge 6: Managing for Sustainability: -Name a company that is doing the right thing when it comes to sustainability. What are they doing? Do you think companies have sustainability programs because it is the right thing or because of the perception that they are doing the right thing?

Challenge 7:

Managing for Happiness and Meaningfulness -What do you think makes people happy at work? How as a manager can you help to contribute to a sense of happiness and meaningfulness for your employees?