Discussion Question 1 What are the six planning tools and techniques? Using an example from your experience (as a student or at work), describe how you could use one of the techniques or tools to improve planning in your future. You may choose to apply your response to a specific goal in answering this question. Discussion Question 2 The two segments of the organization's environment are general and specific. Using an organization for which you are familiar, identify the factors that operate in each. Why is it important to understand an organization's environment? Discussion Question 3 Compare how the United States differs from another country of your choice on Hofstede's dimensions of culture. Explain how your knowledge of these differences would influence you as a global manager if you were doing business internationally. REMINDER: When a DQ asks for specific information about what concepts mean, you should use cited material from the textbook(s) to explain them, rather than provide your own opinion about what these might be. Don’t get me wrong, our experience and perspective is always a valuable part of your replies, so always focus on both the academic content and your own point of view. Each questions answer must included cited material and your ideas as well. TEXTBOOKS Schermerhorn, J. (2014). Exploring management (4th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons. ISBN-13: 97811118620199 (Available as a custom eBook - includes only Chapters 1, 2, 5, 6, 10, 16, and 17) http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/wiley/2013/exploring-management-custom_ebook_4e.php Schermerhorn, J., & Uhl-Bien, M. (2014). Organizational behavior (13th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons. ISBN-13: 9781118517376 http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/wiley/2013/organizational-behavior_ebook_13e.php

"Perception" Please respond to the following:Describe three (3) ways our perception of self and others affects our perception of information. Next, share an experience in which your perception of self or others interfered with effectively communicating or receiving a message.Discuss three (3) ways improving self-perception can help you improve your communication in professional, academic, personal, and civic aspects of your life.