Assignment details
This assignment is made up of three questions. You have to answer all the questions.
Question 1-
Are managers necessary in organisations? In your response you should consider the functions and skills that managers perform in terms of planning ONLY. Provide examples to support your position. (This question is to be 900 words with 10%+/- allowance on the word count.)
Question 2-
‘In the long run, those who do not use power in a way that society considers responsible will tend to lose it.' Discuss the statement using relevant examples and theories. (This question is to be 900 words with 10%+/- allowance on the word count).
Question 3-
‘Cultural intelligence is the key to organisational success in today's business environment.' Discuss the statement using relevant examples and theories. (This question is to be 900 words with 10%+/- allowance on the word count.)
Remember, you are to demonstrate your understanding of managing an organisation in a global environment. To save word count, additional information may be attached in an Appendix.
You need to try to have at least 3 different references in your reference list. These references should be references published from 2000 to the present, other than the textbook and selected readings from the course. The reference list should commence on a new page after the conclusion of your assignment. The correct referencing methods to be used both in the body of the assignment and in the reference list are explained in Chapter 2 of the Communication Skills Handbook on ‘Referencing'.
Format for the assignment
Unlike Assignment 1, Assignment 2 should be in essay format. This means that each question should have an introduction, a body and conclusion. As a guide, an introduction and conclusion should be no more than 100 words.
Please refer to Chapter 5 of the Communication Skills Handbook on ‘Essay writing' for more information.