Discussion Questions

Draft a response to each of the bulleted questions below. Each question must have its own response and have a minimum of 75 words.

1.       Why are corporations setting up their own universities?  Explain in detail and indicate the advantages and disadvantages of this approach.

2.       What approach would you use to encourage managers to coach their employees?

3.       List the reasons why employee development is important in today’s environment.

4.       Describe the steps and process for setting up an employee development plan.

5.       Explain how management-training needs are influenced by changes in organizational strategy.

6.       Why is it difficult to train executives? Explain five training methods and why they are useful for training executives.

7.       Compare and contrast the skills, traits, and management style for the manager in a cost leader versus market leader organization.

8.       What are some examples of discipline in the workplace?