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Complete the following for this assignment:

1. Describe the fundamental duties of a manager (you can use the Phase 4 resources on the four functions of management).
2. An ethical dilemmais one where there is no clear right or wrong options, just consequences to decisions. Managers are often faced with ethical dilemmas on a daily basis. Understanding how to make ethical decisions is an important skill for all managers. Consider the following:
   • As a manager, you have inside information on a job opening.
   • Your friend is a candidate for this job.
   • All candidates get a brief summary of the job description and requirements.
   • Because you work for the company, your friend asks you for additional information to help out with the interview process.
   • You know that you have more information that could help your friend get the job, but this information is not being shared with the other candidates.
   • Use the Project Management Institute (PMI) guidelines for ethical decision making in your Phase 4 resources, and show how you came up with a final decision (document each of the five steps to show how you made your final decision).
3. Read the first section of the article Strategy in the Global Environmentin the Phase 4 resources. Briefly describe why you think it is important for managers to understand the global environment.
4. Select one of the tools from the following wesite Basic Tools for Process Improvement and describe how this tool is used in the workplace for process improvement.

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Course Materials

• Learn the concept of an organization and how it has changed.
• Explain the role of a manager and the steps in the decision-making process.
• Identify and diagram the major theories of organizations.