1. What would you hypothesize are the likely weaknesses of this management team that might explain their lack of success? 2. What would be the criteria you would used to select members?

<Tab/>After reading the article about Mr. Crugnale and his restaurant ventures it is obvious that Mr. Crugnale is a hard charger, go getter kind of person, but does all his thinking in a vacuum without outside feedback. His team of staffers follow him blindly, maybe out of respect or admiration, but they don't question Mr. Crugnale decisions, or try to provide input in the decision making process that might help …

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