Pros and cons of technology
Discuss the pros and cons of technology FOR BUSINESS. Reflect and explain the ways in which technology is enabling firms to be more efficient and successful, and the challenges/limitations that you foresee.
Category: Management
Analyse the arguments for/against both unitarism and pluralism.Does unitarism or pluralism provide a more convincing understanding of organisational behaviour in each case?
Fox’s Unitarism and Pluralism
Objective:
Using Fox’s unitarist and pluralist frames of reference, critically analyse
the idea that organisational members share the same values and
objectives. Illustrate your answer by discussing two topics from the
module
Analyse the arguments for/against both unitarism and pluralism
(not one or the other)
What does unitarism/pluralism look like for the chosen topic?
Does unitarism or pluralism provide a more convincing understanding
of organisational behaviour in each case?
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Structure Example:
Introduction
Unitarism
topic 1 unitarism
topic 2 unitarism
Pluralism
topic 2 pluralism
topic 2 pluraism
Conclusion
Describe what you would do differently (if anything) if you were (or might be) faced with the same situation described and why that course of action would be effective based on what we have learned.
Try to use motivation or ethics as the main theme of the paper
Write a short thought paper about a topic related to current management issues.
You will need to apply relevant theories discussed in class and do some outside research (enough to support your arguments).
Examples of possible approaches:
Describe what you would do differently (if anything) if you were (or might be) faced with the same situation described and why that course of action would be effective based on what we have learned.
or describe a situation that you found confusing when it occurred, but that makes sense to you now that you have more management knowledge. In that case, you would explain the situation and explain how you have made sense of it based on specific class theories and concepts.
Another type would be to ask yourself: what is the biggest challenge that have faced/will face with respect to this issue? What have learned in this class that can help me overcome this challenge?
How has your experience prepared and encouraged you to pursue these goals?
Goals Statement
Immediately post-MBA, my goal is to work as a(n) [Role] at [Company] within [Industry].
Targeted Job Role:
Target Job Company:
Industry:
In 5–10 years post-MBA, my goal is to work as a(n) [Role] at [Company] within [Industry].
Targeted Job Role:
Target Job Company:
Industry:
How has your experience prepared and encouraged you to pursue these goals?
What are the possible impacts or implications of a global supply chain on jit?
Impact of Global Supply Chains on JIT
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Just-in-Time (JIT) refers to a strategy in which goods are received only as they are needed during production. This approach is used by companies to increase efficiency and reduce waste, basically ensuring that no more is acquired than what is actually going to be used.
Implications of JIT
For this assignment you will look at some implications of JIT. After reading chapter 18 in the textbook, answer the following question in a paper of no more than two (2) pages.
What are the possible impacts or implications of a Global Supply Chain on JIT?
Identify the characteristics of an effective team and the advantages of working in a team.Describe 1-2 different characteristics of an effective team.
Identify the characteristics of an effective team and the advantages of working in a team.
Describe 1-2 different characteristics of an effective team.
For each characteristic, state what advantage they bring to team working.
For each characteristics and advantages try to link them to a relevant model such as Belbin, Tuckman.
Critically analyse the impact of investment in human capital on organisational performance.Critically examine approaches to evaluating the effectiveness of the HR function.
Human Resource Management Role within an Organization – Business Report
Critically analyse the impact of investment in human capital on organisational performance.
Critically examine approaches to evaluating the effectiveness of the HR function.
Critically evaluate the role of Human Resources in evaluating organisational performance in an organisation.
List and describe the major factors that have led to the increased growth in international business in recent decades. You should remember that this growth is both outward bound and inward bound in a country.
Question 3:
In a short essay, list and describe the major factors that have led to the increased growth in international business in recent decades. You should remember that this growth is both outward bound and inward bound in a country. (Global interdependencies question).
Use the book as one of the references.
Single space between lines and double space between paragraphs.
Analyse the practice of organisational change methodology by discussion of the differences between the soft and hard systems models of change.
Organisational Management
Analyse the practice of organisational change methodology by discussion of the differences between the soft and hard systems models of change.
Analyse how these models might work by exploring the advantages and disadvantages of the theories presented.
Critically analyse the factors that should be taken into account when considering hard systems approaches to change.
It is important to draw a parallel between the theory and practice and use appropriate references for the facts given through application of the APA 6th Ed Referencing system.
Recognize and manage the dynamics of change as they relate to self and the supervision of others. Distinguish between “good” and “poor” work ethics when given a variety of workplace situations. Discuss the ethical dynamics of your organization and discuss how an ethical leader should handle each situation.
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Requirements for section 6
Recognize and manage the dynamics of change as they relate to self and the supervision of others. Distinguish between “good” and “poor” work ethics when given a variety of workplace situations. Discuss the ethical dynamics of your organization and discuss how an ethical leader should handle each situation. (10 points)