1. Transformational leadership is a theory that contemporary leaders commonly hold in high regard. Evaluate whether transformational leadership is appropriate for all occasions. In what situations might it not be effective?

2. Using an organization with which you are familiar, identify ways through which feedforward and feedback controls can be used to assure a high quality final outcome?

3. Describe the key sources of power and explain how each power base can be turned into influence?

4. What is the importance of communication to the four functions of management? What are the different barriers to communication and how can they be overcome?

5. Compare and contrast one content and one process theory of motivation. In your opinion, why would two people with similar abilities have very different levels of performance? If you were the manager, what would you do and why?

6. Identify and explain the alternative work arrangements that are available for improving work-life balance?