3. Study Illustration Capsule 2.4: Corporate Governance Failures at Volkswagen on page 40 of our textbook and answer the following questions: (a) Based on the information provided, describe the ways in which Volkswagen did not fulfill the requirements of effective corporate governance.
(b) In what ways did the Board of Directors sidestep its obligations to protect shareholder interests?
(c) How could Volkswagen better select its Board of Directors to avoid mistakes such as the emissions scandal in 2015?

You have recently been made a department head of the new regional office. in getting to know your departmental staff, you have noticed that one of your inexperienced employees is not following through on assigned tasks. she is enthused about her new job and wants to get ahead in the organization. which alternative represents the most effective leadership style: a. discuss the lack of follow-through with her and explore thealternative ways this problem can be solved. b. specify what she must do to complete the tasks but incorporate any suggestions she may have. c. define the steps necessary for her to complete the assigned tasks and monitor her performance frequently. d. let her know about the lack of follow-through and give hermore time to improve her performance.

According to the textbook chapter, “the emotional connection of distinguishing differences and conflict”, which of the following groups of terms describes best the skills/resources that managers need when managing differences in their organization? energy, commitment, tolerance, and appreciation energy, adequate funding, tolerance, and appreciation funding, tolerance, a strong hr department, and tolerance energy, a strong hr department, patience, and strong leadership skills

Decision alternatives should be identified before decision criteria are established. are limited to quantitative solutions are evaluated as a part of the problem definition stage. are best generated by brain-storming.