QUESTIONS TO SHARPEN YOUR FOCUS

1		Deetz contrasts information models, which assume language reflects reality, with communication models, which assume reality emerges out of a relationship among self, others, language, and the world. What other theories already covered fit the communication model?
2		Managers use strategy and consent to maintain control over subordinates. According to Deetz, which practice is more effective? Why?
3		The stakeholder model requires participation, not just involvement. What is the difference between the two practices?
4		To what extent do you agree with the following statement: "Autocracy at work is the price we pay for democracy after hours." Does it apply equally to work in the classroom?