1. What is a task? Describe a task force.
2. What criteria should be used to assign members to task forces?
3. Why is it recommended that a task force leader be a department chair or dean?
4. Distinguish between functional (hierarchical) management and matrix (project) management.
5. Why are faculty members often poor managers?
6. Discuss the concept of administrator as super faculty member.
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