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- Leadership is a dynamic process in a group or organization whereby one individual influences the other to contribute voluntarily to the achievement of the group...(Solved)
Leadership is a dynamic process in a group or organization whereby one individual influences the other to contribute voluntarily to the achievement of the group or the organization’s objectives in a given situation.
Discuss this statement with reference to different types of leaders.
Date posted: April 27, 2021.
- One of the functions of management is decision making.
Discuss various types of decisions taken by managers and explain the steps that should be followed to...(Solved)
One of the functions of management is decision making.
Discuss various types of decisions taken by managers and explain the steps that should be followed to arrive at the right decisions.
Date posted: April 27, 2021.
- A key element in the effective implementation of corporate strategies is the design of the organizational structure of the firm or the organization.
Discuss each of...(Solved)
A key element in the effective implementation of corporate strategies is the design of the organizational structure of the firm or the organization.
Discuss each of the following types of organizational structure:
a)Holding Company structure;
b)The Functional structure;
c)The matrix structure; and
d)The multi-divisional structure.
Date posted: April 26, 2021.
- The principal of Management by Objectives was first coined by Peter F. Druker in the 1950’s. Describe the principle and its merits and demerits in...(Solved)
The principal of Management by Objectives was first coined by Peter F. Druker in the 1950’s. Describe the principle and its merits and demerits in the organizations.
Date posted: April 26, 2021.
- For successful management, managers must come up with objectives before commencing operations. Explain what is meant by the term ‘objectives’ and describe the characteristics that...(Solved)
For successful management, managers must come up with objectives before commencing operations. Explain what is meant by the term ‘objectives’ and describe the characteristics that good objectives should have.
Date posted: April 26, 2021.
- Many forward-looking organizations have an explicitly stated mission which is always displayed in a conspicuous place.
Explain the benefits of a mission statement(Solved)
Many forward-looking organizations have an explicitly stated mission which is always displayed in a conspicuous place.
Explain the benefits of a mission statement
Date posted: April 26, 2021.
- Kirkland Ltd. is a multi -national company that has recently launched its operations in your country. The company wants to immediately conduct research in order...(Solved)
Kirkland Ltd. is a multi -national company that has recently launched its operations in your country. The company wants to immediately conduct research in order to devise the most suitable organizational structure for its operations.
Discuss the various options available to the company indicating the advantages and
disadvantages of each option.
Date posted: April 26, 2021.
- Marketing experts around the world have generally agreed that there are a number of clearly identifiable variables that comprise of building blocks of marketing. These...(Solved)
Marketing experts around the world have generally agreed that there are a number of clearly identifiable variables that comprise of building blocks of marketing. These variables have been labeled “Marketing Mix” elements.
Identify these elements and discuss the concept of product as it relates to each of them.
Date posted: April 26, 2021.
- The ideas and concepts of management thought as conceptualized by Max Weber crystallized to what came to be known as a bureaucratic system.
Discuss Weber’s propositions...(Solved)
The ideas and concepts of management thought as conceptualized by Max Weber crystallized to what came to be known as a bureaucratic system.
Discuss Weber’s propositions and discuss their applicability in today’s organizations.
Date posted: April 26, 2021.
- The Kenyan corporate sector has been experiencing serious economic difficulties resulting in closure of business. It is now being argued that the future of this...(Solved)
The Kenyan corporate sector has been experiencing serious economic difficulties resulting in closure of business. It is now being argued that the future of this country lies in the growth and efficient management of the medium-sized enterprises (SME) discuss.
Date posted: April 26, 2021.
- Various economic factors have forced firms to downsize their workforce.
Explain the ways in which a manager may best manage a downsized workforce.(Solved)
Various economic factors have forced firms to downsize their workforce.
Explain the ways in which a manager may best manage a downsized workforce.
Date posted: April 26, 2021.
- Compare and contrast Total Quality Management (TQM) and re-engineering as change processes.(Solved)
Compare and contrast Total Quality Management (TQM) and re-engineering as change processes.
Date posted: April 26, 2021.
- Discuss the factors that influence the level of compensation and benefit packages for different employees in an organization.(Solved)
Discuss the factors that influence the level of compensation and benefit packages for different employees in an organization.
Date posted: April 26, 2021.
- Explain the ways in which a manager may apply motivation theories to achieve effective performance by employees in an organization.(Solved)
Explain the ways in which a manager may apply motivation theories to achieve effective performance by employees in an organization.
Date posted: April 26, 2021.
- In developing strategic plans for the future, it is important for a company to assess both its current and past performance.
Outline and discuss the following...(Solved)
In developing strategic plans for the future, it is important for a company to assess both its current and past performance.
Outline and discuss the following approaches in assessing the organizational performance.
a) The historical analysis of performance in comparison with the organization’s performance.
b) The analysis of industry norms in comparison with the relative performance of organizations in the same industry.
c) The analysis of the organization’s performance in comparison with the best performance through benchmarking.
Date posted: April 26, 2021.
- How might the concept of Business Process Re -engineering (BPR) be distinguished from other approaches to work design? Give examples to illustrate your answer.(Solved)
How might the concept of Business Process Re -engineering (BPR) be distinguished from other approaches to work design? Give examples to illustrate your answer.
Date posted: April 24, 2021.
- What steps would you advice management to take to prepare themselves to negotiate over a trade union’s claim for an increase in remuneration at a...(Solved)
What steps would you advice management to take to prepare themselves to negotiate over a trade union’s claim for an increase in remuneration at a time of economic downturn?
Date posted: April 24, 2021.
- How is visionary leadership different from charismatic leadership?(Solved)
How is visionary leadership different from charismatic leadership?
Date posted: April 24, 2021.
- What are the key characteristics of charismatic leaders?(Solved)
What are the key characteristics of charismatic leaders?
Date posted: April 24, 2021.
- The jobbing, batch and mass types of production have their own distinctive systems of operation and their own problems of production, planning and control.
Examine the...(Solved)
The jobbing, batch and mass types of production have their own distinctive systems of operation and their own problems of production, planning and control.
Examine the circumstances which would justify the adoption of:
a) jobbing production
b) batch production
c) flow/mass production
Date posted: April 24, 2021.
- Outline the role of committees and examine their importance as part of an organization's management structure.(Solved)
Outline the role of committees and examine their importance as part of an organization's management structure.
Date posted: April 24, 2021.
- Objectives are needed in every area where performance and results directly and vitally affect the survival and prosperity of the business. Discuss this statement and...(Solved)
Objectives are needed in every area where performance and results directly and vitally affect the survival and prosperity of the business. Discuss this statement and identify those key objectives considered to be most important to a business.
Date posted: April 24, 2021.
- Describe the traditional functions of channel intermediaries and comment on their applicability to services marketing.(Solved)
Describe the traditional functions of channel intermediaries and comment on their applicability to services marketing.
Date posted: April 24, 2021.
- Identify the major barriers to delegation.(Solved)
Identify the major barriers to delegation.
Date posted: April 24, 2021.
- Outline the factors that would influence a manager’s decision to delegate authority and assign subordinates.(Solved)
Outline the factors that would influence a manager’s decision to delegate authority and assign subordinates.
Date posted: April 24, 2021.
- Michael Porter suggests that “Competition in an industry is rooted in its underlying economics, and competitive forces exist that go well beyond established combatants in...(Solved)
Michael Porter suggests that “Competition in an industry is rooted in its underlying economics, and competitive forces exist that go well beyond established combatants in a particular industry. The problem for the strategist is to determine which of those forces are relevant, and to what extent”.
You are required to identify the five competitive forces in the environment of a firm and discuss the threat posed to the firm by each of those forces.
Date posted: April 24, 2021.
- Identify and discuss the principal factors that might influence the design of the structure of a major organization.(Solved)
Identify and discuss the principal factors that might influence the design of the structure of a major organization.
Date posted: April 24, 2021.
- Leadership is the process of influencing others to work willingly towards an organizations goals, and to the best of their capabilities. How far is it...(Solved)
Leadership is the process of influencing others to work willingly towards an organizations goals, and to the best of their capabilities. How far is it possible and desirable for managers to become leaders?
Date posted: April 24, 2021.
- Organizations are going through a period of major technological change, which is obviously a great challenge to management particularly in the area of employee resistance...(Solved)
Organizations are going through a period of major technological change, which is obviously a great challenge to management particularly in the area of employee resistance to change. Give reasons for employee resistance to change and the techniques, which may be used to overcome the resistance.
Date posted: April 24, 2021.
- Managers must live in two time dimensions at once: the present and the future and this inevitably causes a conflict between focusing on the present...(Solved)
Managers must live in two time dimensions at once: the present and the future and this inevitably causes a conflict between focusing on the present demands of the day and creating space in which to plan strategically for the opportunities for tomorrow.
How can managers improve their personal time management so that both these activities can be achieved effectively?
Date posted: April 24, 2021.