Symbolic View vs Omnipotent View
BBM 103/05
Principles and Practice of
Management
Tutor-marked
Assignment 2
(TMA 2 - 15%)
Submission Date:
21 March 2009
Tutor-marked Assignment 2
Instructions:
1. This assessment covers topics you have learnt in Unit 2. This is an individual assignment. No duplication of work will be tolerated. Any plagiarism or collusion may result in disciplinary action.
2. Answer ALL questions.
3. Please write your answers in the essay format. Do not answer in point- form, unless the question mentioned “List” or “State”. You don’t have to write sections of introduction or conclusion in your answers. Just answer directly to what the question is asking.
4. The total marks for TMA 2 is 100 and this contributes 15% towards the total weightage of the course.
5. The deadline for the submission of TMA 2 is during Tutorial 3. Please submit your answers to your tutor.
Question 1
In management theory two views about management have been put forth, one being the omnipotent view and the other the symbolic view.
Differentiate between the symbolic view and the omnipotent view of management.
Include specific examples of each view to support your answer.
(20 marks)
Question 2
An organisation exists in a dynamic environment.
Describe what is meant by the specific and general environments within which organisations operate. Provide examples of each type of environment.
(20 marks)
Question 3
In the modern world of globalisation, international business is becoming increasingly important.
List and discuss the three attitudes managers might have toward international business.
(20 marks)
Question 4
List and discuss five arguments in favor of business social responsibility and five arguments against it.
Question 5
Professor Geert Hofstede has conducted extensive research on national cultures which helps managers to better understand international management and Malaysia was included in his sample.
List and explain
Principles and Practice of
Management
Tutor-marked
Assignment 2
(TMA 2 - 15%)
Submission Date:
21 March 2009
Tutor-marked Assignment 2
Instructions:
1. This assessment covers topics you have learnt in Unit 2. This is an individual assignment. No duplication of work will be tolerated. Any plagiarism or collusion may result in disciplinary action.
2. Answer ALL questions.
3. Please write your answers in the essay format. Do not answer in point- form, unless the question mentioned “List” or “State”. You don’t have to write sections of introduction or conclusion in your answers. Just answer directly to what the question is asking.
4. The total marks for TMA 2 is 100 and this contributes 15% towards the total weightage of the course.
5. The deadline for the submission of TMA 2 is during Tutorial 3. Please submit your answers to your tutor.
Question 1
In management theory two views about management have been put forth, one being the omnipotent view and the other the symbolic view.
Differentiate between the symbolic view and the omnipotent view of management.
Include specific examples of each view to support your answer.
(20 marks)
Question 2
An organisation exists in a dynamic environment.
Describe what is meant by the specific and general environments within which organisations operate. Provide examples of each type of environment.
(20 marks)
Question 3
In the modern world of globalisation, international business is becoming increasingly important.
List and discuss the three attitudes managers might have toward international business.
(20 marks)
Question 4
List and discuss five arguments in favor of business social responsibility and five arguments against it.
Question 5
Professor Geert Hofstede has conducted extensive research on national cultures which helps managers to better understand international management and Malaysia was included in his sample.
List and explain