1. How will the growth of manufacturing in China, Canada, Mexico, and the European Community influence the type of manufacturing that will be most important in the U.S.? What will the major areas of emphasis be? Does the U.S. still have an opportunity to lead in these markets?

2. How does effective operations management help organizations meet competitive priorities? What is information and why is it important to successful managerial planning, decision making, and control?

3. What in your opinion was the single most important factor used by the Florida courts in ruling the Mrs. Schiavo's PEG tube could lawfully be removed? Explain.