1. what is an organization that uses hofstede's model of national culture to that organization, describing the level of applicability in the five dimensions. provide examples where possible.

2. is lewin's change model more or less applicable in environments requiring innovation and rapid change? explain your thinking.

Goals that are overly ambitious can discourage employees and decrease motivation, yet the idea of stretch goals is proposed as a way to get people fired up and motivated. as a manager, how might you decide where to draw the line between a “good” stretch goal and a “bad” one that is unrealistic?

What are the general categories of capital budget scenarios? describe the overall decision-making context for each.

Which of the following is one disadvantage of renting a place to live compared to buying a home? a. tenants have to pay for all repairs to the building. b. the landlord covers the expenses of maintaining the property. c. residents can't alter their living space without permission. d. rent is generally more than monthly mortgage payments.