studying this chapter‚ students should be able to: 1. Describe forces that act as stimulants to change. 2. Summarize sources of individual and organizational resistance to change. 3. Describe Lewin’s three-step change model. 4. Explain the values underlying most OD efforts 5. Identify properties of innovative organizations. 6. List characteristics of a learning organization. 7. Define knowledge management and explain its importance. 8. Describe potential sources of stress. 9. Explain individual
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UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS ECN 213 - MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS COURSE OUTLINE SUMMER - 2010 LECTURER: Roger Rogers E-mail: rogers.roger@gmail.com INTRODUCTION Managerial Economics provides a foundation of economic understanding for use in managerial decision-making. Both microeconomic and macroeconomic relations have implications for this decision-making process. Since the demand for a firm’s products plays a major role in determining its
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Introduction This assignment is about organisation behaviour where different aspects of the organisation behaviour such as structure‚ culture‚ motivation‚ leadership etc. will be discussed. Tesco‚ Ireland has been chosen to be discussed for this assignment Brief of Tesco Ireland: Tesco entered Ireland in 1997 with the acquisition of Associated British Foods and its subsidiaries. The business has grown to become the leading grocery retailer in country with 139 stores. Tesco Ireland is a major
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and difficult dilemmas. But as experienced teachers have learned‚ there are a few basic concepts that underpin all of economics. Once these basic concepts have been mastered‚ learning is much quicker and more enjoyable.” 2 Engineering and Managerial Economics DEFINITION OF ECONOMICS It is very difficult to
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The Importance of Effective Supervision Through Communication The importance of a good effective supervisor with good communication skills‚ will prove to be one of the most valuable tools to any business or working environment‚ the benefits are both measurable and un-measurable. The ability to give clear‚ complete‚ concise‚ consistent‚ correct and courteous information can only show the follower that you are aware‚ that their understanding of information is your main focus‚ and for those on the
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Among various aspects of Disaster Management‚ "communication" is one of the most critical requirement. The word "communicate" implies conveying of thoughts‚ ideas‚ warnings.‚ instructions‚ orders‚ command‚ knowledge and information. INTRODUCTION: Among various aspects of Disaster Management‚ "communication" is one of the most critical requirement. The word "communicate" implies conveying of thoughts‚ ideas‚ warnings.‚ instructions‚ orders‚ command‚ knowledge and information. In the context
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(entrepreneurial) structures lack standardization of tasks. This structure is most common in smaller organizations and is best used to solve simple tasks. The structure is totally centralized. The strategic leader makes all key decisions and most communication is done by one on one conversations. It is particularly useful for new (entrepreneurial) business as it enables the founder to control growth and development. They are usually based on traditional domination or charismatic domination in the sense
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In Romeo and Juliet‚ Shakespeare uses the communication between two or more characters‚ or a character to the audience‚ to explain the events during the play. If someone walks in halfway through a play‚ they may not be able to understand what is going on. Communication is important in this aspect‚ connecting the viewer to the performance. Thesis: In the tragedy of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet‚ communication is vital to relationships because misunderstandings can lead to the deaths of many; this
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103-Managerial Economics OBJECTIVES: The course in Managerial Economics attempts to build a strong theoretical foundation for Management students. The course is mainly analytical in nature and focuses on clarifying fundamental concepts from microeconomic viewpoint. The students are expected to study and analyses the dynamics of managerial decision making through this course. Also wherever possible‚ students are expected to study‚ analyses and interpret empirical evidence and case studies available
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TDA 2.5 Schools as Organisations 1.1: Identify the main types of state and independent schools. 1.2: Describe the characteristics of the different types of schools in relation to educational stage(s) and school governance. • Primary schools – funded by the Government and cover key stages 1 & 2. • Secondary schools – funded by the Government and cover key stages 3 & 4. • Academies – State maintained but independently run and cover key stages 3 & 4. • Nurseries
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