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What is the role of managers

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Setting objectives, analysing data, leading, making decisions and reviewing

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What does setting objective entail for managers

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Setting goals for group of subordinates and deciding what work needs to be done to meet these goals

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What does analysing data entail for managers

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Identify where the org is now, where the org wants to be and how it could get there by using info to make decisions

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What does reviewing entail for managers

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Reviewing decisions and data frequently to ensure the org is on track to meet objectives

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Give 3 qualities of leaders

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-adaptable to situations
-assertive
-decisive
-achievement orientated
-persistent

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Name 3 differences between management and leadership

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Management:
Focus on present
Relatively risk averse
Plan and oversee necessary work
Focus on executing functions
Leadership:
Look to the future
Risk seeking/ comfortable w/ risk
See options others avoid as opportunities
Ability to influence and motivate
Agents of change

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What are the four different leadership styles

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-Authoritarian
-Paternalistic
-Democratic
-laissez-faire

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Give 3 advantages of authoritarian leadership

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-faster decision making
-improves productivity
-reduces employee stress
-improves crisis management

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Give 2 disadvantages to authoritarian leadership

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  • results in micro management
  • creates dependency in skills of leader
  • discourages culture of feedback
  • lack of trust
  • increase in absenteeism
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Give 3 advantages to paternalistic leadership

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-job satisfaction
-effective communication
-employee motivation
-high employee loyalty

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Give 2 disadvantages to paternalistic leadership

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-employee dependence
-lack of delegation
-employee dissatisfaction if bad decisions made by leaders
-low morale

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Give 3 advantages of democratic leadership

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-job satisfaction/ commitment
-greater innovation
-multiple solutions generated
-trust
-less absenteeism

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Give 3 disadvantages of democratic leadership

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-decision making slows down
-employees may feel overwhelmed
-concern as to where power lies

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Give 2 advantages to laissez-faire leadership

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-employees practice leadership and independence
-employees use their expertise
-boosts employee morale

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Give 2 disadvantages to laissez-faire leadership

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-lower role awareness
-employees may need directions
-may not suit all employees/ business
-conflict may increase

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Name 2 features of authoritarian leadership

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-power, control and decision making at top of org
-communication is one way
-rewards for good performance and penalties for bad performance

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Give 2 features of paternalistic leadership

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-employees are consulted and leaders explain the reasons but decisions making remains at the top
-leaders decide what’s best for the employees
-workforce treated as a family

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Give 2 features of democratic leadership

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-two way communication and considerable delegation
-workers fully involved in decision making process
-run on basis of agreement by majority

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Give 2 features of laissez-faire leadership

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  • abdication of responsibility and leaders have minimal input
  • staff able to use their initiative and demonstrate their capabilities
  • effective when employees are highly skilled and experienced
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What is the tannenbaum Schmidt continuum

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Model that helps to show the ratings of management styles and depicts 7 different styles of management differentiated by the degree of control exerted by management

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What is McGregor’s ‘Theory X’ and ‘Theory Y’

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Theory X:
Theory X managers assume their workers are motivated by money, are lazy, need to be supervised and have no wish or ability to help make decisions

Theory Y:
Theory Y managers assume their work sets workers want to contribute their ideas, have different needs, enjoy work and poor performance is due to boring work

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Give 4 influences on the choice of leadership style

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-company structure
-situation
-nature of the task
-company’s culture and traditions
-employees
-group size
-personalities & skills of managers/leaders

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What 3 things does the effectiveness of different leadership styles depend on

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-resources available
-staff recognition or lack of thereof of need for decisions/change
-support from board of directors

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What type of things are decisions made on

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-people
-money
-materials needed
-machinery

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What is decision making about
Minimising risk but maximising reward
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What is scientific decision making
A systemic process which eliminates the practice of decisions being made by intuition and removes bias = reduced risk
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What is the process of scientific decision making
1. Setting objectives 2. Gathering data 3. Analysing data 4. Selecting a strategy 5. Implementation 6. Reviewing
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What does setting objectives consist of in terms of scientific decision making
- ensuring objectives are SMART - determining what you want to achieve
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What does gathering data consist of in terms of scientific decision making
- gathering data through primary and secondary research methods - having data on costs, demand, location etc - break-even analysis; ratio analysis; investment appraisal
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What does analysing data consist of in terms of scientific decision making
- filtering and analysing the data to aid decision making - ensuring the quality of data (reliability and validity is important)
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What does selecting a strategy consist of in terms of scientific decision making
Developing a corporate plan from data analysis
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What does implementation consist of in terms of scientific decision making
- designating resources and ppl to plan - putting the plan into action
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What does reviewing consist of in terms of scientific decision making
Looking at how well the outcome succeeded in achieving initial obj
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Give 2 benefits of the scientific approach
- clear sense of direction - decisions based on logic/rational thinking - ensures decision constantly monitored and reviewed so problems can be identified quickly - it’s flexible; any stage the decision can be reviewed and altered - easier to defend decisions based on logic
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What are the 3 benefits of decision making based on intuition
- less time consuming than scientific approach - less expensive than scientific approach - scientific approach is based in past data, decisions may be better if they rely on instinct if manager who can anticipate change in trend
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Name 3 factors that influence choosing between scientific and intuition approaches
- speed of decision - info available - size of business - predictability of situation - character of person/ culture of org
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What 3 things is decision making based on
- experience - data - gut feeling
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What is opportunity cost
The real cost of a decision in terms of the next best alternatives. Choosing to pursue one thing inevitably results in forgoing something else.
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Give a decision tree profile
- a mathematical model - estimates and probability - provides a pictorial approach - helps decide whether net gain from decision is worthwhile
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What does a square represent in a decision tree
Decisions
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What does a circle represent in a decision tree
Uncertain outcomes
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What is expected value and how is it calculated
The monetary value of an outcome of a decision. **probability x result (£)**
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How is total expected value calculated
(probability A x Result £) + (probability B x Results £)
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Give 2 values of decision trees
- it’s part of the decision making process - makes it easier to make decisions - makes it easier to understand complex info - forces the manager to quantify the impact of each decision
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Give 2 benefits of decision trees
- provides an effective structure - helps to form balanced image of risk and reward - emphasises that every decision has a range of possible outcomes which leads to more careful considered decisions - quantifies risk and reward
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Name 3 limitations of using decision trees
- only uses estimates - doesn’t utilise qualitative data which is very important - least useful when decisions don’t involve clear-cut alternatives - based on past data which ignores the constant changing nature of business environment - figures may be biased/ manipulated to gain particular outcome
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How do you work out net gain in decision trees
Expected value - costs
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What are strategic decisions
- when there’s concern for the general direction and overall policy of business - have significant long-term effects - requires detailed consideration - can be high risk because outcomes unknown
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What are tactical decisions
- short to medium term - concerned with specific areas/functions of business - calculated and outcomes more predictable - may be used to implement strategic decisions
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Give 4 factors that influence decision making
- tactical vs strategic decisions - missions - objectives - ethics - external environment - resource constraints - stakeholders - culture of org
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What are internal stakeholders
SH closely connected to the org and likely to have strong influence on how the org is run
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What are external stakeholders
SH with diverse needs and varying levels of influence on org’s ability to meet its objectives
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Give 2 employees expectations
- Good working conditions - Job security - Promotional aspects
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What are shareholders expectations
Satisfactory return on investment
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Give 2 supplier’s expectations
- Prompt payments - Regular orders
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Give 2 local community expectations
- Jobs - Consideration e.g. noise - Responsible attitude
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Give 2 customer expectations
- Safe products - Good quality - Low prices - Convenience
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Give a government expectation
- Taxes - Local/regional investment/development
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What is a win-lose situation
If one group of SH gains more and another has gained nothing/less
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What is the process of communication
1. **The sender**: initiates the communication 2. **Message**: the info 3. **Medium**: how the info is passed on 4. **Receiver**: target audience 5. **Feedback**: was the info received and understood?
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Give 3 benefits of effective communication
- motivational for employees bc they feel a part of decision making - positive comm = improves performance of workforce - able to use info to discover customer needs - increases awareness of business - allows business to anticipate public reaction - support from powerful SH could result in more resources
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Give 3 communication and consultation channels
- website info including regular updates - media releases that report on project milestone - public forums if project involves local community - formal meetings w/ powerful SH - formal consultations w/ external & internal SH
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What were the 4 ways to manager relations with SH as per the Cyert and March book: a behavioural theory of the form
- **satisficing**: negotiations to arrrive at a an acceptable compromise - **sequential attention**: management focus on SH needs in turn = keeps happy - **side payments**: if SH primary needs and obj can’t be met = compensated in other way - **exercise of power**: a deadlock is resolved by a senior figure, forcing through a decision based on the power they possess
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What is stakeholder mapping
Helps managers classify SH according to their power and interest and make recommendations about how to manage different groups in relation to this
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What is corporate social responsibility (CSR)
a commitment by business to contribute to the community and environment (Social and environmental)
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Give one way in which corporate social responsibility can be carried out
- reducing waste pollution - contributing to educational and social programs - earning adequate returns on employed resources
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What does corporate social responsibility bring about (name 1 thing)
- more efficient use of resources - positive publicity - increased interest by potential shareholders
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What is social auditing
CSR reporting The process by which a business attempts to assess the impact of the entire range of its activities on SH and society in general

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