1. How long can an organization (non-government) lose money and continue to stay in business?

2. I believe that tax dollars control by local governments is more efficiently used than tax dollars from the federal government.  Do you agree with this statement?  Why or why not?

3. The cost of Healthcare in the US as skyrocketed, leaving businesses trying to control cost.  My former organization has used tools such as "LiveWell" credits (up to $500 for each employee who completes health related activities to stay healthy), "Shape Up Nation" (team competition to increase exercise activities and lose weight) and health plans that require the employees to control their health cost (employee health fund followed by large employee deductible).  Please recommend action steps that will help an organization reduce their healthcare cost.  You may add any comments you want. 

4. We expect that large numbers of "Baby Boomers" (people born between 1946 and 1964 - approximately 76 million people) started to retire in 2011 (age 47 to 65).  What are the business opportunities and problems does these expected retirements present to business?

5. You are an operation manager of a large manufacturing facility.  Your incoming orders for this week are $100,000 per day.  You are currently finishing and shipping $110,000 per day.  Do you have a problem?  What should you do?

6. When purchasing a new car or truck, what are your "Order Qualifiers" and "Order Winners"?

7. What impact can product/service design have on an organization's ability to have a quality product or service?

8. The US Government increases in size and scope every year.  Is this a good thing?  Will it ever become too big to support?