Management

1. Define and give an example of each of the four functions of management.

2. Explain how Mintzberg’s ten managerial roles and Katz’s three essential managerial skills are helpful in performing the four functions of management.

3. Define the term – management, efficiency and effectiveness.

4. Discuss whether the manager’s job is universal.

5. Discuss the impact of globalization in managing today’s organization.

6. Define decentralization and explain if this is an effective way to make decision.

7. What is contingency thinking? Does this mean that the basic function of planning is no longer relevant? Explain your answer.

8. Briefly describe the systems approach to management and the contingency approach to management. Why are both types of thinking useful for management and leaders in contemporary organizations?

9. Describe the contributions of the Hawthorne studies to management today.

10. What are the basic elements of Fayol’s theory, and how can they be applied in today’s modern organizations?

11. What was Taylor’s contribution to management theory? Are the ides of Taylor still relevant on today’s business environment?

12. Explain the elements of Max Webber’s theory. Are these ideas of Webber used in organizations today?

13. Describe the elements of general environment and provide an example of each element.

14. Describe the elements of the specific environment and provide an example of each element.

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16. What is corporate social responsibility? In your opinion, should business be socially responsible and is this sustainable approach? Support your answer with appropriate reasons.

17. Briefly explain the 2 different views of Social responsibility. In your answer you should provide an example of what you think is an organization that demonstrates each perspective of social responsibility.

18. Explain which vies of social responsibility id the sustainable view and why?

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