Topic 2 Structure Organisations and Management

Structure of Topic 2 Organisations and management The Nature of Organisations Management

1. Nature of Organisations The concept and role of organisations ▫What are organisations? – defining the term ▫Are they different to a business? ▫What makes them unique Elements of an organisation ▫People ▫Structure ▫Strategy ▫Environment ▫Technology

2. The Nature of Management The role and function of management ▫Four roles of management ▫Plan, Organise, Lead, Control Managing Change ▫How leaders can manage change effectively Levels of Management ▫Traditionally 3 levels of management  Top, Middle, Front line Approaches to management ▫Management styles ▫5 different approaches

Assessment 1.2 “Case Study” Due in week 9 (6 th November 2013) Response to Stimulus– A Case Study ▫You will read the case study prior to exam and conduct further research about the company ▫You will then answer a series of questions in the exam relating to the case study and factors that we have covered throughout the weeks leading up to the exam Case study given a week prior to exam No notes allowed One lesson to complete The task will test your comprehension skills as well as content