·  Describe how Whole Foods uses human capital as a source of competitive advantage. (Ch 1) 
·  Identify the aspects of high-involvement management contained in Whole Foods approach to managing its associates. (Ch 1)  
·  How could Whole Foods democratic model of selection interfere with the development or continuance of a diverse workforce? What should it do to prevent such difficulties? (Ch 2)
·  How do you think globalization will affect Whole Foods over time? Please explain several ways it could affect the companys operations. (Ch 3)