MBA402 Sustainability Assessment
June 18, 2020HI5013 Managing Across Borders
June 18, 2020Purpose of the assessment and linkage to ULO
Student is required to answer 5 questions from the pre-recorded tutorial questions every week from Week 7 to Week 11. The following Unit Learning Outcomes is applicable to this assessment: – Analyse complex problems relating to Management and Organisations and their impact on the business. – Comprehend how businesses benefit from understanding the role of Management in organisations. – Synthesise theoretical and practical knowledge of management of global organisations, develop an in-depth understanding of the theories and practical knowledge necessary for managers to formulate appropriate strategies
Assignment Specifications
Purpose: This individual assignment is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their understanding of Organisational Behaviour in a Global context.
Details:
Answer All FIVE (5) of the following questions. The questions come from the pre-recorded tutorial questions from Week 7 to Week 11.
1. From Week 7 Pre Recorded Case Study (10 marks)
(a) Describe rational decision making. (4 marks)
(b) Cite 3 reasons for and 3 reasons against rebuilding Greensburg as a “green town.” (6 marks)
2. From week 8 Pre Recorded Case Study (10 marks)
(a) What is horizontal communication? (6 marks)
(b) How is the horizontal form of communication more prominent in Intermountain Healthcare? (4 marks)
3. From Week 9 Pre Recorded Case Study (10 marks)
(a) Where does Hewitt’s leadership fall on the Managerial Grid discussed in the chapter? (5 marks)
(b) What deficiencies or shortcomings would you identify in Hewitt’s leadership? (5 marks)
4. From Week 10 Pre Recorded Case Study (10 marks)
(a) Based on this case study, what issues with China-based suppliers require Numi’s managers to use influence and persuasion tactics? (4 marks)
(b) How does Numi get suppliers to comply with its policies? (6 marks)
5. From Week 11 Pre Recorded Case Study (10 marks)
(a) Does Honest Tea have more of an organic or mechanistic structure? (4 marks)
(b) How can you tell (Justify)? (6 marks)