Task 1: 2
Briefly explain: manager, management and organisation. Discuss why managers are important for the success of an organisation; include examples to demonstrate your understanding. 2
Task 2: 4
Select one of the following companies or a company you are familiar with and answer the questions: Virgin, BT, any educational institute, or any retail store 4
a. Discuss the term organisational structure and its significance in achieving organisational success.
Task 2 6
a. Draw an organisational chart and explain the main decisions taken by the managers at top, middle and first line levels of management? 6
Task 3
a. Discuss the vision, mission and corporate strategy of any global organisation of your own choice. Describe why SWOT analysis is important in carrying out strategic management process of the selected organisation? 9
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b. Can the performance of the company be improved by changing its culture? Discuss with examples. 11
Bibliography 12
Task 1:
Briefly explain: manager, management and organisation. Discuss why managers are important for the success of an organisation; include examples to demonstrate your understanding.
Introduction
Every company has a Staff hierarchy, containing various levels of manager and non-managerial roles. Each role has different responsibilities and duties. The success of the company is not only based on the revenue made, it is the collation of individuals who develop and establish a successful company/organisation.
The difference between managerial and non-managerial roles is very clear; top tier managers (Directors, CEO, Presidents) and VPs are more focused on the business and corporate strategies, the company’s image and profits. Whereas the non-managers responsibilities are customer focused, personal responsibility and representing the company. Management
There are various methods of management; the overall description of the word is the coordination of people, time, and projects
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