Questions for Review, Discussion, and Reflective Writing

Q1. What is the meaning of the "theatrical metaphor," and why is it that, after all, theater is not the same as real life?

Q2. What is the difference between considering roles in work projects and in personal projects? Give examples of your work roles and roles you perform outside of work.

Q3. Think about the methods you use to learn. Provide examples of these methods.

Q4. Recall a situation from your own life similar to the example about brushing teeth given in the section. Why do we need to first pay attention to a problem in order to change our thinking?

Q5. How do external and internal project roles differ? Name three external and three internal roles in your work or personal project.

Q6. In what situations can a person who does not work at your organization perform an external or internal project role?

Q7. Name five roles from the "doctors" class. Name three roles each from the "engineers" and "managers" role classes.

Q8. How is a "successful system" defined in systems thinking? What is the difference between addressing and satisfying role interests?

Q9. How is the concept of role connected to the concepts of method (practice) and work artifacts?

Q10. Explain the difference between the following concepts: physical object, functional object, function, and role behavior.

Q11. How are roles and job positions related? What do job-related and professional growth mean?