1.a) Describe in detail EACH of the steps in the process of controlling according to the textbook.
b) Define: Variance and the exception principle according to the textbook.
c) Define: The types of reinforcement according to the textbook.
2.Define and give an example of (make sure to use the textbook definition):
a) Span of control.b) Parity principle.c) Chain of command. d) Unity of command.
3.a) Define the six characteristics that researchers believe indicates a good leader according to the textbook.
b) What other TWO characteristics do you believe contribute to success? These must be “other” characteristics not listed in the six characteristics in the textbook.
c) What TWO characteristics do you believe lead to failure? Note, these are any characteristics you believe lead to failure, not just those listed in the textbook.
d) Post to the discussion board:
1) Post the one leadership characteristic that you believe is most important to being a leader, and the one characteristic that you believe will most likely lead to failure.
2) Post a one-two sentence summary why for EACH.
- a) Describe the disadvantages of making decisions as a group according to the textbook.
b) Describe the advantages of making decisions as a group according to the textbook.
5.Explain the link between history and culture, then choose a culture from this week’s slides either ( U.S,