Questions 1. What is Alex’s definition of productivity at the beginning of the

Questions
1. What is Alex’s definition of productivity at the beginning of the novel? How does it differ from Jonah’s, and how does Alex’s definition change over the course of the novel? (150-200 words)
2. Now that Alex has rescued the plant, what do you think his next steps will be at his new job? Will he be successful? Explain your reasoning. (150-200 words)
3. Analyse the relationship between the hike and Alex’s struggle at the plant. How does the hike force him to see his problems differently? (150-200 words)
4. Compare and contrast Alex’s management style at the plant with his management style as hike leader. In what ways is he more successful at the plant? In what ways is he more successful on the hike? (150-200 words)
5. Why does Alex’s first system change– the introduction of red and green tags -ultimately fail? What could Alex have done to prevent the problem? (150-200 words)
6. Please provide a real-life example of an opportunity for improvement using one of the key concepts from the book and how that example relates to the solution or outcome. (150-200 words)